Hello again everyone. Today we’re going to take a look at wire and valve location, specifically the Armada Pro700. This is a relatively simple to use locator that packs a lot of power and gets the job done right.

Key Features:

•  Tracks irrigation wires, finds missing valves and detects damage or cuts to vulnerable underground cabling

•  Simplifies wire and valve location by transmitting an easy-to-follow beeping signal tracked by the extended receiver

•  Advanced electronic circuitry to minimize 50-60hz AC noise for a clearer, cleaner sound

•  Analog meters for easy viewing of power levels on the transmitter and receiver

•  A 27-inch receiving wand

•  Battery transmitter power

•  Perfect for irrigation contractors and maintenance personnel

The Armada Technologies Pro700 comes packed in a hardshell case that has the transmitter built-in. The transmitter conveniently runs on 8 ‘D’ cell batteries so you don’t have to worry about keeping it charged, just make sure to replace your batteries often. The receiver has a comfortable pistol grip design with a clear cut analog display and onboard speaker. You can also plug a pair of included headphones into the receiver if you need to hear the signal over traffic or some other environmental noise.

If you have never used a locator like this before, you first need to connect the color coded leads to the transmitter and then to their respective destinations. The black lead goes to the ground stake, which must be grounded independently in the soil. You should not use some other type of grounding like a pipe, etc. Grounding to the soil prevents dangerous electrical hazards. The red lead then clips to the wire you are looking to trace. Then you follow the beeping signal along the wire to the point you are looking to find. It’s as easy as that. For exhaustive directions you can refer to this video clip provided by Armada.

To check out the Armada Pro700, follow this link.

See ya next time.