Cable Location

Precision Utility Mapping: Cable & Pipe Location Rental at TMG Test Equipment

TMG Test Equipment provides a comprehensive fleet of professional utility location technology for hire. For contractors, surveyors, and plant operators, accurate subsurface mapping is a critical safety requirement for every excavation project. Our rental range offers immediate access to high-performance tools designed to prevent utility strikes, comply with BYDA (Before You Dig Australia) standards, and deliver precision results without the upfront capital investment.

From advanced electromagnetic locators to specialised detection sensors, our rental fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring you have the latest technology ready for the field.


High-Performance Utility & Cable Locators for Hire

Locating buried power cables, telecommunications, and metallic pipes in congested areas requires equipment that can isolate signals with surgical accuracy.

  • Precision Digital Locators: Our fleet features industry-leading receivers (including the Radiodetection range) designed to identify buried services even in high-interference environments.
  • Signal Transmitters (Genny): Available for hire alongside our receivers, high-output transmitters allow you to apply a traceable signal to cables or pipes for deep or complex asset mapping.
  • Avoidance Tools (CAT & Genny): Rugged, easy-to-use locators ideal for rapid site sweeps before excavation to identify "live" services quickly and safely.

Traceable Solutions & Non-Metallic Detection

Navigating the challenges of non-conductive assets like PVC water pipes or fibre optic conduits requires specialised rental gear:

  • Sondes & Traceable Rodders: Hire specialised fibre-glass rods with internal copper cores or self-contained transmitters (sondes) to pinpoint the path of non-metallic conduits and pipes.
  • Indication Clamps & Accessories: We supply induction clamps for safely applying signals to live cables and stethoscopes for identifying specific cables within crowded pits.
  • Fault Finding Technology: Access high-precision "A-Frame" fault locators to identify sheath faults or cable breaks with minimal excavation.

The Professional Choice for BYDA Compliance

Compliance is at the heart of the utility industry. TMG Test Equipment provides the exact equipment specifications required by DBYD (Dial Before You Dig) Accredited Locators. By renting from TMG, you ensure your project meets national standards for asset protection using survey-grade equipment that is regularly calibrated and field-ready.


Flexible Rental Solutions: Whether you need a locator for a day, a week, or a long-term project, TMG Test Equipment offers flexible hire terms and expert technical support. Explore our Cable Location rental range today to ensure your next project is safe, accurate, and fully compliant.