private utility companies – HPL – Hawaii Private Locators

Radiodetection’s RD1000+ provides high-performance subsurface imaging for buried utilities in a rugged and competitively priced Ground Penetrating Radar system. Designed for the utility industry, the RD1000+ features a wide-band sensor capable of detecting plastic and ceramic utilities at depths of up to 8m / 27’ deep. Once a utility is detected, the operator can simply reverse the cart to switch the RD1000+ into Locate Mode and determine the utility’s depth and position, simplifying utility identification.

Advanced DynaQ signal processing optimizes signal quality, providing real-time image updates and high levels of detail. Integrated digital filters and color palettes allow operators to pick out even small utilities located in differing subsurface materials and soil types. Operators can capture what’s on the display with a single touch. Locate images can be transferred to a PC from the Compact Flash card using the dedicated RD1000+ ImageView software to assist in documenting and analyzing surveys.

Built from durable, weatherproof (IP66 rated) materials, and supported by a range of wheel types and accessories, the RD1000+ can operate across rough or smooth terrain. The modular design also makes the system quick to service and repair. Weighing only 48lbs (22kg), the system is designed to be transported and assembled without requiring specialist equipment in less than two minutes. Key components can be packed in hard or soft travel cases, and a flight case is also available to protect an entire system during transportation.

*Detect non-conductive pipes and ducts…Ground Penetrating Radar can detect ceramic and plastic pipes and ducts which would otherwise require tracer wire or sondes to detect using an electromagnetic locator. The RD1000+’s ultra wide-band antennas enable detection of a wide range of buried utilities without introducing the cost or complexity associated with multiple frequency GPR.

*Locate and mark utilities in a single pass…Simply reverse the cart to enter locate mode to measure position & depth and characterize signals to ensure consistent surveying.

*Survey Reporting…Capture radar images direct from the screen and export using the dedicated ImageView software for analysis and use in survey reports.

*Designed to operate in almost any weather or terrain…Large, bright, real-time display allows operation even in bright daylight. Light-weight, rugged and weatherproof (IP66) system designed for use across challenging terrain. Optional larger wheels can be fitted to ease use across particularly soft or rough ground.

*Portable…The RD1000+ can be assembled on-site in less than two minutes, and can be dismantled without requiring tools, allowing compact storage and safe transportation. Soft and hard cases are available for transportation of the display unit; alternatively an optional flight case can be used to protect the entire system

*Advanced digital signal processing…Advanced DynaQ processing increases data / image definition and provides real-time imaging during surveys. Digital filtering helps the operator to eliminate unwanted signals and ground returns, while color palettes allow users to pick out even small utilities amongst differing subsurface materials and soil types.

*Designed for easy maintenance…The RD1000+’s modular design allows for replacement of a number of the key component parts without requiring specialist tools. Radiodetection’s service network provides quick and cost-effective repairs for sensors and displays.

Contact Hawaii Private Locators for a demonstration of the new Radiodetection RD-1000 Ground Penetrating Radar System, Mahalo.

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Kapahulu road work fire raises concerns with other city projects

Brent Remadna – KHON2 Honolulu Hawaii. A fire that burned for hours and left two workers injured has lead the city to take a closer look at how they check for utilities. In February re-surfacing work began on Kapahulu Avenue. The project was supposed to take a little more than a year, but after crews struck a gas line, which resulted in a blazing fire, work has been halted.

“This was a freak accident where two lines from the two utilities crossed and so to get over the one the gas line went up and over,” said Robert Kroning, director of the Dept. of Design and Construction. The city does have plans to show where utilities are and even marks them on the road, but they said the plans are old and sometimes not accurate.

“It should have been annotated on the plans and somehow that got missed,” said Kroning.”That’s why we are going to make sure we go through more thoroughly.” Since the fire the city says that they are now taking a closer look at the Kapahulu roadwork and other projects as well.

“There are crews that are now concerned about other roads in downtown,” said Kroning. “So we are working to do this analysis for all the roads we have concerns where this may happen.” Now instead of just going off old plans the city is taking a closer look.

“We are going to get ground penetrating radar to help find the locations to find utilities a little better and not just go off the plans,” said Kroning. As far as when roadwork will continue, that is still up in the air.

“Exact timeline I can’t give you because we don’t know what we are going to run into,” said Kroning. “So as we go through the process of searching for the lines that are shallow and maybe have to lower some that we run into and that will determine how much longer it will be.”

Kapahulu road work fire raises concerns.