Press Releases Archive - Vivax

The vCam-6 featured in the October 2018 issue of Plumber magazine

Vivax-Metrotech acquires Optimal Ranging Spar 300 Product Line

Optimal Ranging, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vivax-Metrotech, a leading provider of high-quality utility locating instrument solutions for underground utilities, has acquired its Spar 300 product line. Vivax-Metrotech will continue to supply the Spar 300 products via the existing Spar dealer network worldwide, leveraging their deep experience in marketing, sales, engineering, and...

Safety equipment: Combination utility locator and metal detector

Safety equipment: Vivax Metrotech's VM-585 Combination Utility Locator and Ferrous Metal Detector are for typical applications to locate short distance runs such as service drops and to detect buried ferrous metal objects such as buried valve box covers and buried tanks.

Locating Short Drops and Fault Locating

By Steve Benzie Anyone who has been cable locating will be quick to point out a few useful facts that help locate a cable or pipe. These may include: • Always try to use a low frequency, • Make sure the line has good continuity, • Make sure both ends are well earthed,...