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A wire and valve locator can trace buried irrigation wires and locate underground sprinkler valves without unnecessary digging. It sends a signal through the irrigation wire, which is then detected with a handheld receiver above ground. These locators are especially useful for finding valve boxes and identifying breaks or faults. They are commonly used by irrigation contractors and landscapers when servicing buried irrigation components.

Tempo Communications wire locators can detect irrigation wire several feet underground. These products are designed to trace buried irrigation control wires and help estimate wire depth before digging. Some locator setups can trace directly connected lines at depths of 5 feet or more, though irrigation wiring is typically installed much shallower.

Yes. A Tempo wire locator can help trace irrigation wiring and narrow down the location of a break. By following the transmitted signal along the buried wire path, you can often identify where the signal changes or disappears, indicating a possible damaged section. Results can vary with wire depth and the type of damage.

Yes. A Tempo wire locator can often trace buried irrigation wires under concrete, asphalt, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces, as long as the transmitter can place a usable signal on the wire. The receiver detects that signal from above the surface, so digging is not required just to follow the wire path.

Tempo Communications offers several types of accessories and replacement parts for its irrigation locators. You can find replacement transmitters and receivers, carrying cases, headsets, inductive clamps or couplers, cord sets, ground stakes, and fault-locating accessories.

Sprinkler Warehouse carries several Tempo Communications locating and troubleshooting tools for irrigation work. In addition to the Tempo 521A Wire and Valve Locator, available products include the BLL-200 Buried Line Locator, which can trace buried conductors and estimate their depth. Sprinkler Warehouse also offers rental versions of both the 521A and BLL-200, which can be useful for occasional troubleshooting jobs without purchasing the equipment.