Jameson Live Tracer - Gas Mains

The Jameson Live Tracer™ Gas Main Line Live Tracer provides a practical solution for tracing and locating live underground gas mains. Used with an electrofusion insertion tee and a compatible transmitter, the rod can be energized with a detectable signal that travels through the pipe system. As the rod is advanced through the main, technicians can track the transmitted frequency from above ground using a receiver, enabling continuous utility location without extensive digging or service interruption.

Built with a durable traceable fiberglass rod, this system helps utility contractors, gas utility crews, and infrastructure maintenance teams reduce excavation costs, minimize surface restoration, and improve jobsite efficiency.

Key Features

• Traceable fiberglass rod for underground gas main locating.
• Designed for use with live gas mains when paired with an electrofusion insertion tee.
• Compatible with locating transmitters to energize the rod with a traceable signal.
• Allows one-person operation for above-ground tracing and marking.
• No blow-by during rod insertion in live mains up to 125 PSI.
• 600 ft. of 1/4 in. diameter traceable fiberglass rod.
• Rod marked at 5 ft. increments for accurate distance tracking.
• Includes stuffing box and accessory kit.
• Reduces pavement damage, excavation requirements, and restoration work.

Benefits

• Reduce Excavation Costs
  Locate and trace buried gas mains without extensive trenching, helping lower labor, equipment, and restoration expenses.
• Improve Crew Productivity
  The ability to trace pipelines from the surface allows a single operator to identify and mark utility paths efficiently.
• Minimize Service Disruption
  Designed for use on live gas mains, helping crews perform locating operations while avoiding unnecessary interruptions.
• Limit Surface Damage
  Reduce pavement cuts, roadway disruption, landscaping impacts, and associated restoration work.
• Better Project Visibility
  Clearly marked rod increments provide improved tracking of insertion distance and pipe location progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Live Tracer™ used for?

The Live Tracer™ is used to locate and trace underground live gas mains by transmitting a detectable signal through a traceable rod inserted into the pipeline.

Does this system require excavation to trace a pipeline?

The system is designed to significantly reduce excavation needs by allowing operators to trace the pipe from the surface using a receiver.

Can one person operate the system?

Yes. The product is designed to enable continuous above-ground tracing and marking by a single operator.

Is a transmitter required?

Yes. A compatible transmitter is connected to the system to energize the traceable rod with a specific frequency for detection.

What is included with the unit?

The Live Tracer™ includes a stuffing box and accessory kit along with the 600 ft. traceable fiberglass rod.

What industries commonly use this product?

Gas utilities, pipeline contractors, utility locating professionals, municipal agencies, and infrastructure maintenance teams commonly use systems like the Live Tracer™.