The Pipehorn MD450 MagHorn Magnetic Locator effectively detects buried objects made of iron or steel (ferrous or ferromagnetic). Featuring an audio alert, this highly sensitive magnetic locator notifies the operator when it finds large iron and steel tanks as deep as 15 feet. It is also capable of finding buried valve boxes, manhole covers and much more up to eight feet deep while ignoring other metals such as copper and aluminum.
The two sensors within the MagHorn allow it to locate magnetic fields. These sensors cause a sound to emit from the magnetic locator’s speaker. This audio alert becomes louder as the operator approaches the source of the magnetic field and quieter when moving away from it. The MD450 is ergonomically designed for single-hand operation, which saves time and energy on the job. Easily power the MagHorn on or off with the flip of a switch and adjust the magnetic locator’s sensitivity by rotating a knob.
With aluminum and fiberglass construction, the Maghorn MD450 locator withstands dirty or wet conditions. It can also be submerged in one-foot deep water or snow without sacrificing location accuracy. Two 9-volt alkaline batteries power up this device and provide long battery life up to 40 hours.