KING AL Wire and Valve Locating System
Brand: King Innovation | SKU: 42521
Product Overview
The KING AL helps irrigation technicians trace underground wire routes, find buried solenoid valves, estimate wire depth and investigate breaks or nicks. Adjustable transmitter output and receiver audio or visual feedback help follow the signal across a site. The kit includes the transmitter, long-nose receiver, headset, leads, ground stake and carrying case; batteries are purchased separately.
Key Features
- Locates irrigation wire paths, buried solenoids and potential faults.
- Adjustable transmitter power; speaker, headset and visual indication.
- Battery-powered field operation with eight D cells and one 9 V battery, not included.
- Headset, ground stake, transmitter, receiver, leads and case included.
Common Uses
Tracing irrigation control wiring, locating a buried valve, estimating depth and narrowing down a wire break during system troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
- Transmitter frequency: 1748 Hz.
- Transmitter power: 750 Vpp / 285 Vrms.
- Nominal receiver/transmitter battery life: 50 hours, per manual.
- Selling unit: one locator kit in a case.
Dimensions
Product-page package dimensions: 5.25 × 9.5 × 34 in (height × width × depth). King's spec sheet and manual give different case measurements; confirm case fit with the manufacturer if needed.
Compatibility & Use Notes
Follow King's setup and operating manual. Power off the transmitter before handling test leads, and never connect it to an active AC circuit. Use required utility-locating services before excavation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can KING AL help locate a broken irrigation wire?
Yes. It can follow a wire path and help identify breaks or nicks using the procedure in the manual.
Are batteries included?
No. The kit requires eight D cells and one 9 V battery.
Can it find buried valves?
Yes. The receiver and transmitter are designed to locate buried solenoid valves when the system is set up as instructed.
Why Buy This Locator
The 42521 combines path, depth, fault and valve location in a field kit for recurring irrigation service.
KING AL wire and valve locator 42521; 1748 Hz transmitter, 750 Vpp / 285 Vrms transmitter power; eight D-cell and one 9 V battery required, not included; receiver/transmitter nominal battery life 50 hours (manual); transmitter, receiver, headset, ground stake, red/black leads and carrying case included. Never connect transmitter to an active AC circuit.
