{"product_id":"ds18-sonde-33khz","title":"Rausch DS18 33 kHz Sonde – Compact 18mm Pipe \u0026 Duct Locator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRausch DS18 33 kHz Sonde – Compact 18mm Pipe \u0026amp; Duct Locator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact locating transmitter for tracing compatible rods, cameras or pipe routes from above ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allows the operator to trace the route of buried pipework and accurately identify the\nposition of features such as blockages, collapses, connections or changes in direction without unnecessary excavation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ruk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIAL OFFER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rausch UK DS18 Sonde is a compact, powerful and fully self-contained\nwaterproof transmitter designed for locating underground non-metallic pipes, drains and ducts.\nAt just 18mm in diameter, it is particularly suited to smaller pipework and\nrestricted-access applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS18 can be attached to Flex Rods, Cobra Rods, Drain Rods or other suitable\nequipment that can be pushed through a pipe or duct. Once inside the pipe, the sonde transmits\na 33 kHz locating signal which can be detected from above ground using a\ncompatible cable locator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the operator to trace the route of buried pipework and accurately identify the\nposition of features such as blockages, collapses, connections or changes in direction without unnecessary excavation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 kHz locating frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e– widely used for underground utility location in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 18mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003efor use in smaller pipes and ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for non-metallic drains, sewers, pipes and ducting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with Cobra Rods, Flex Rods and Drain Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 7m (23ft) location depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 waterproof construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Acetal and stainless-steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale M10 threaded connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8 hours battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight at approximately 190g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing underground drainage pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocating buried ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding pipe routes before excavation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinpointing underground blockages or collapses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing non-metallic pipes that cannot be detected directly with a standard cable locator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; 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