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		3/16" Diameter Detectable Duct Rodder 52200 series Catalog PDF Operating Instructions The Reel Rod has a sturdy, powder coated, steel tube frame and features a 16" diameter storage basket. Up to 500ft. of rod can be stored in this basket although DCD recommends that 400ft as the maximum for this diameter rod. A light adjustable brake prevents the rod from reeling out of the basket under its own tension.
EXTREME DANGER NEVER USE THIS DETECTABLE RODDER IN A LIVE ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF CONDUCTIVE ROD TOUCHS EXPOSED CIRCUIT.

The Reel Rod and the Fish Rod (series 51000) share common screw threads, allowing the use of the same accessories.

The standard Reel Rods include a Male Rod End and a Pulling Eye. The Deluxe version includes accessories as listed in the catalog PDF.

Although the fiberglass rods have very high reliability, improper handling can cause the rod to break. In these instances, repair is simple and can be carried out by any user.
The purpose of the Detectable rod is to be able to accurately locate existing ducting underground or to locate the position of a blockage within a duct.

Each DCD detectable Duct Rod unit is supplied with a terminal box mounted on the frame with male and female banana terminals for external hook up. Both sizes of rod have #22 Ga. copper wire down the center of the fiberglass core.

It is recommended that a Roller Guide always be used in order to better make the connection between the end of the rod and the wall of the ducting. This is necessary in order to complete the circuit back to earth.

Any transmitter can then be hooked up to the terminal box with the second lead from the transmitter going to ground (spike into earth). Once switched on, the signal will be transmitted along the duct rod and a standard locator can then be used to locate the signal source from above ground.


Caution should be exercised when ordering long lengths since the signal
diminishes with length traveled.


Key Benefits

• Heavy duty steel frame
• Up to 500 feet of rod
• Comes with brake for controlled releasing
• Copper wires run entire length of rod for continuous detection