Locator wire terminator

A method for locating a utility conveyance having a length, comprising the steps of:

• positioning at least one electrically conductive locator wire in substantial alignment with at least a portion of the utility conveyance;
• placing an electrically conductive terminal in electrical communication with an end of the at least one electrically conductive locator wire, wherein the terminal is separate from the at least one electrically conductive locator wire and further wherein the terminal is at least partially enclosed within an electrically isolating sheath
• placing a signal generator in electrical communication with the terminal;
• applying a detectable signal to the terminal and therethrough to the at least one electrically conductive locator wire with the signal generator;
• and
• detecting the signal with a detector at a selected point along the length of the utility conveyance;
• wherein the at least one electrically conductive locator wire is electrically isolated from the utility conveyance;
• and
• wherein the terminal is removably enclosed within the sheath.

A method for locating a utility conveyance having a length, at least a portion of which is positioned below a surface, comprising the steps of:

• placing at least one electrically conductive locator wire in substantial alignment with at least a portion of the utility conveyance which is positioned below the surface;
• placing an end of the at least one electrically conductive locator wire in electrical communication with an electrically conductive terminal which is separate from the at least one electrically conductive locator wire;
• positioning the terminal near a structure which extends at least partially above the surface;
• enclosing at least a portion of the terminal and at least a portion of the structure within an electrically isolating sheath, wherein the at least one electrically conductive locator wire is electrically isolated and the terminal and the at least one electrically conductive locator wire are protected from damage;
• placing a signal generator in electrical communication with the terminal and applying a detectable signal to the terminal and therethrough to the at least one electrically conductive locator wire;
• and
• detecting the signal with a detector at a selected point along the length of the utility conveyance which is positioned below the surface;
• wherein the terminal is removably enclosed within the sheath.