GPI provides an easier way to find a lost tracer wire. A gas distribution meter is a device that measures the amount of gas that flows through a pipe. A tracer wire is a thin wire that is used to trace the path of the gas flow. If a meter has lost its tracer wire,…
DetailsFinding gas lines using utility location tools can be a difficult task. If you are dealing with an unmarked gas line, or if the gas company has forgotten to mark the line, it can be very tricky trying to locate it. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 tools that can help you find…
DetailsGas meter tracer wire is a special type of wire that is used to help find and fix gas leaks. It is a very thin wire that is inserted into the gas meter, and it helps to create an electrical current that can be traced. This allows repair crews to quickly and easily find the…
DetailsHave You Thought About Tracer Wire Installation? Sewer systems and other piping units that run heavy amounts of water are more complex than the average person thinks. Those who take sewer lines for granted might not think much about responsibilities such as effective tracer wire installation. Those involved with major commercial construction projects most definitely…
DetailsHelpful Accessories Improve Your Natural Gas Meter Set Ability to Work Right Homeowners might not have the greatest budget to work with. To ensure their bills are kept low, they rely on the accuracy of their meters. During the cold winter months, a considerable amount of natural gas might be used. The budget conscious could…
DetailsNatural Gas Meter Installation Requirements For your natural gas meter installation, some very specific requirements need to be met. Depending on your local jurisdiction, there may be additional factors that can impact this process. It is important to speak with a local professional to ensure that any installation doesn’t violate any building codes. Some of the most…
DetailsResidential gas meter If you can find a house without some kind of pipe fittings, you’re living in a futuristic world. Nearly every home that you will build or be involved with on any level will be a home that requires pipe fittings, piping and meters of some type. Whether those include gas, liquid or…
DetailsTracer Wire Locator A tracer wire, for those who are unaware, is a wire that is put into the ground with cables, pipes or other buried items when building a home, an office or even a factory. When the pipes are buried, the specialty wire is run alongside those pipes in order to assist in…
DetailsUtility Line Marking-Imperative in Construction Breaking a utility line can be costly and frightening. It goes without saying that when our utility lines break it’s going to be something that costs a lot so far as financially, but particularly if it’s a line such as a gas line,the public safety can also be involved. Avoiding…
DetailsSuccessful Finds with an Underground Wire Finder Many, if not most, of the utility wires are buried underground for convenience and safety reasons. But such arrangement can also become inconvenient in certain situations – new building construction, landscaping projects, and pool construction are just a few examples. This is where an underground wire finder comes in to…
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