Pipehorn Locating Technology

09/02/2026

Some of our best customers come from referrals.

Know someone who could benefit from a Pipehorn locator? Send them our way!

Each referral earns you an entry to win a YETI® Tundra 45 Cooler.

👉 Refer someone: https://pipehorn.com/referral/

08/27/2026

🎒 School’s back in session — so is Pipehorn training.

Join us at Pipehorn in Birmingham for hands-on locator training. Whether you're new to Pipehorn or looking to sharpen your locating skills, you'll get practical instruction and time working with the equipment.

Next Factory Training: Friday, September 11
Birmingham, Alabama
Free to attend | Space is limited

👉 Reserve your spot: https://pipehorn.com/support/user-training/

08/17/2026

The Global Damage Prevention Summit starts tomorrow!

If you’re heading to Nashville, make plans to stop by Booth #118 to meet the Pipehorn team, talk utility locating, and enter to win our Pipehorn Prize Pack.

The prize pack includes a Carhartt backpack, cowboy hard hat, Pipehorn tumbler, and $100 Amazon gift card.

Plan your visit:
https://pipehorn.com/global-damage-prevention-summit-2026/

We’ll see you at Booth #118!

08/13/2026

Is your Pipehorn ready for the next locate?

Before heading to the jobsite, take a few minutes to perform a system check. It’s a quick way to confirm that your receiver, transmitter, conductive cables, and optional signal clamp are working properly—and catch equipment issues before they slow down a locate.

Watch the Pipehorn 800 Series System Check:
https://youtu.be/1FpCcABvm8Q?si=IWB8HvPsPd0IT3Ie

The system check is a quick and easy way to check the performance o...

08/11/2026

August 11 is 811 Day.

Calling 811 before you dig is one of the most important steps you can take to protect people, property, and underground infrastructure.

But once utilities have been marked, the job isn't over.

Before breaking ground, every crew should:
✔️ Review the utility markings.
✔️ Evaluate the jobsite.
✔️ Make sure everyone understands the excavation plan.

We've put together "5 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask Before Excavation" to help crews prepare for a safer jobsite.

👉 Read the article: https://pipehorn.com/before-you-dig-5-questions-every-contractor-should-ask-before-excavation/

Stay safe. Dig smart.

08/05/2026

📍 We're Heading to the Global Damage Prevention Summit!

The countdown is on! The Pipehorn team is looking forward to connecting with utility locators, damage prevention professionals, contractors, municipalities, and industry partners at the Global Damage Prevention Summit 2026 in Nashville.

If you're attending, stop by Booth #118 to:
✅ See Pipehorn locating solutions in action
✅ Learn about the Pipehorn Safety Sweep
✅ Meet our team and talk through your toughest locating challenges
🎁 Enter for a chance to win our booth giveaway!

Learn more and plan your visit:
👉 https://pipehorn.com/global-damage-prevention-summit-2026/

Will you be at GDPS? Let us know in the comments—we'd love to see you there!

#811

07/29/2026

Locates are an essential first step before excavation.

But when crews arrive on site, taking a few extra minutes to verify the immediate work area can provide even greater confidence before digging begins.

In this video, we demonstrate how the Pipehorn 800-HL can be used to verify utility locate marks and help crews better understand what's beneath the surface before the first shovel or auger goes in.

Whether you're working on utility installations, maintenance projects, or any other excavation work, this simple verification step can help crews reduce the risk of utility strikes and dig with greater confidence.

07/14/2026

Sharpen Your Locating Skills.

Join us July 23 for FREE Pipehorn Utility Locating Training at our Birmingham, Alabama facility.

This hands-on, half-day class combines classroom instruction with real-world field exercises to help you improve your locating skills and tackle challenging locating conditions with confidence.

You'll learn:
✔️ Proper grounding and signal control
✔️ Frequency selection and troubleshooting
✔️ Centering and confirming a locate
✔️ Techniques for deep utilities and weak continuity
✔️ Verifying your locate before excavation

📍 Birmingham, AL
🗓️ Thursday, July 23
💲 Free to attend ($200 value)
👥 Limited class size for hands-on instruction

Reserve your spot today: https://pipehorn.com/support/user-training/

07/09/2026

What happens when the tracer wire is wrapped around the water main instead of electrically connected?

It's a situation many water crews run into—and knowing when to switch frequencies can make all the difference.

In this field demonstration with the City of Alabaster Water Department, we show how to:
• Start with a direct connection following CGA best practices
• Trace the service line to the main using low frequency
• Recognize when locating conditions change
• Switch to high frequency without moving the transmitter or changing your connection

Watch the full demonstration and see why understanding when to change frequencies can help narrow down utility locations before excavation.

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Learn how to trace a water service line to the main when the tracer...