General GL-100 Gen-Eye® Hot Spot Pipe Locator – 512Hz/33kHz Sonde & Line Locator with Compass, USB, IP65 Rugged Rating & 30-Hour Battery Life

General GL-100 Hot Spot Pipe Locator – Rugged, Accurate, and Easy to Use

The General Pipe Cleaners GL-100 Gen-Eye Hot Spot Pipe Locator is engineered to simplify underground locating with intuitive, icon-driven guidance—eliminating guesswork and learning curves. Whether you're a seasoned technician or using a locator for the first time, the Hot Spot makes it easy to find inspection cameras, sondes, utility lines, and live power lines with pinpoint accuracy. The on-screen directional arrows, expanded frequency range, and rugged construction make this locator a reliable choice for utility, sewer, plumbing, and inspection professionals.

With its total field antenna array, there's no need to sweep or rotate the locator to find your target. The GL-100 displays arrows that point the way, a line direction compass, and a bright, auto-backlit display that makes it easy to locate in any lighting conditions. Plus, it's built to take jobsite abuse—rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, drop-tested, and backed by upgradeable software to keep your technology current in the field.

Key Features: Built for the Field, Designed for Simplicity

• Intuitive Icon-Based Display: Arrows on-screen guide you directly to your target—no need to interpret bar graphs or numeric signals.

• Total Field Antenna Array: Locate from any direction with no guesswork or repositioning.

• Expanded Frequency Range: Detects 2 sonde frequencies, 2 power frequencies, and 4 line trace frequencies (with optional transmitter).

• Superior Battery Life: Operates for up to 30 hours with auto-shutdown for added power savings.

• Easy-to-Use Interface: Simple menu navigation—no complicated multi-screen toggling.

• USB Connectivity: Allows for field-based software updates and screen captures.

• Line Direction Compass: Instantly visualize the orientation of buried pipes or lines.

• IP65-Rated Durability: Fully sealed against dust and water; drop-tested and screen-tested for tough work environments.

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Built to Locate, Built to Last

From its rugged design to its intuitive controls, the General GL-100 Hot Spot Pipe Locator is one of the most user-friendly and durable locating tools available. Ideal for locating sewer inspection cameras, sondes, utility lines, or live power lines, it's the go-to tool for professionals who want fast, reliable results every time.