| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jones Stephens |
| Color | No Finish |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Special Feature | Heavy duty, Replaceable tip, Vinyl coated t-handle grip |
| Included Components | Product Only |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
| Center To Center Spacing | 4 Feet |
| Metal Type | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Projection Distance | 48 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Jones Stephens |
| Item Depth | 60 inches |
| Handle Attachment Mechanism | Push-Pull |
| UPC | 788115118987 717510106350 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Part Number | P27005R3 |
| Item Weight | 2.62 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 1.44 inches |
| Item model number | P27005R3 |
| Size | 4 Feet |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Measurement System | inch |
| Special Features | Heavy duty, Replaceable tip, Vinyl coated t-handle grip |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | No |
Jones Stephens P27005R3 5' Steel Probing Rod N/A
Purchase options and add-ons
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Jones Stephens |
| Color | No Finish |
| Style | Cushion |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
About this item
- Used to check ground for buried objects before digging
- 12-in Easy grip tee handle for firm control
- Replaceable durable pointed stainless steel tip helps penetrate ground depth easily
- Contractor grade 1/2-in diameter steel rod for strength and rigidity
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| ASIN | B0069QU92I |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Date First Available | December 2, 2011 |
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Product Description
Jones Stephens is a leader of rough plumbing products with a strong brand built on providing 30 years of innovation for professional contractors. Known for delivering high-quality, reliable products and world-class service, Jones Stephens provides the broadest selection of plumbing products from repair and installation products, to tools and leading-edge innovations.
From the Manufacturer
Founded in 1993 and backed by over 40 years experience in the industry, Jones Stephens Corporation has grown to a nationally recognized value-added designer, marketer, and distributor of specialty plumbing products. Jones Stephens PlumBest products are used in repair, remodel and new construction applications within both the residential and commercial markets.
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Strong but tip is too wide
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseMy husband is going to be adding a deck to our house and needed to locate where the septic tank had been placed. This tool did the job beautifully! He raved about how sturdy it is and how easy it was to get the location of the tank. No more excuses for delaying the building of the deck! LOL :)
- Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseSo...first of all, this probe is too long. Next, as others have mentioned, the fat end is a lttle difficult to pull out of the ground at times. The good news, both conditions can be addressed at the same time. I cut about 8-10 inches off the end of the rod, and ground the end of the rod to a point. Both problems solved.
NOW, it's perfect and worth every penny I spent on it.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseWell made, smooth shaft, & hard steel. As others have pointed out, the over-sized threaded tip hardly makes sense. And as others have done, I cut off the tip and made a pencil point using an angle grinder secured onto a jawhorse.
Another modification I made was to modify a 1" SDS+ post driver bit to carve out a U channel. The bit mounted onto a hammer drill can then drive the probe almost effortlessly into the ground.
I used the probe to determine the orientation of an oil tank buried 3 ft below the surface. The probe did the job.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified Purchaseall welded steel with rubber handle. It looks like it could work, I'm gonna try it out in few days. very fast delivery, thank you! update: worked great. I may have got lucky and just been over the septic I was looking for but it went right in the ground no problems and I was able to map out where the septic tank is. I was surprised it was so easy, I expected problems with the rocky ground here. I'll test it some more in other areas next time I'm out there but it worked great in the soil that covers the septic tank.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseI love this thing. The idiot that put in a sprinkler system over 4 acres without writing anything down on the land and home I just purchased refused to tell me where the pipes were. That's because he was using well water but also tapped into the neighbors city water line. It made no sense that I still had a 10 foot geyser after turning off my well pump. After digging numerous holes between1 and 5 feet deep to trace the pipes trying to find a leak I had had it and ordered this probe. I couldn't be happier. It goes into the damp earth like sliding into fine sand and it has allowed me to find over 400 feet of 1" pipes in just 2 days. The hole digging method was taking its toll on me. I'm a 55 year old Disabled US Army Veteran and digging 3-4 foot holes in 98 degree weather with the Georgia humidity is really not conducive to living well. Anywaythis probe has a detachable screw on pointed tip that I was worried might puncture the lines but you can definitely feel a line through the probe and once you get used to the feeling of sliding through the dirt rocks and pipes feel very different. Man, if I had had this thing a couple of weeks ago it would have saved me from a lot of migraines and misery. Make sure the ground is moist to probe easier. The orange and red clay here in Georgia is difficult to initially penetrate but if you get the area damp prior to probing it's super easy. I love this thing so much I might just buy another.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024Size: 1/2 inchColor: Polished BrassVerified PurchaseDo not get this unless you want it to be super shiny. The product pictures are very misleading. If you want shiny this is the one.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseThis steel probing rod worked well and helped me to find my septic tank and tank cover. It is very well made and is made of high quality materials.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseFound my septic tank in a few seconds rather than digging for hours. Highly recommend. Really tall but stores easily in utility shed.
Top reviews from other countries
DesiraeReviewed in Canada on November 22, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Very sturdy
Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseAfter ordering my first probe that turned out to be hollow fiber glass I returned it and aimed to find a solid steel probe and this ones the one I found. It will come in handy but im going to remove that cap on the bottom and get someone to sharpen it to a point so its easier to get into the ground. Not sure why they have such a big cap on the tip, it just works against you. Im very happy with it. The solid steel probes are 100% better than those hollow fiber glass type. Fyi, be sure you want a probe 100% before you buy it because that first one was hard to return. Canada post said the box was too big so I cut the box up and duct taped it together as small as I could get it. I think they just felt bad for me when I came back with that mangled box but tgey took it and now I know to be very certain about buying certain bigger than normal items.
byronReviewed in Canada on February 19, 20235.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseIt’s hi quality
JohnReviewed in Canada on April 17, 20235.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseWorks great
Tyler BellingerReviewed in Canada on March 16, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Quality is good
Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseI honestly never knew these existed, but i started treasure hunting and needed a tool to help me limit my digging. The quality is good, its sturdy and breaks through the ground well. I have tested it in my yard but am yet to get out in the field with it. If it helps me find the treasure i will have to find a way to give it 6 stars, hahaha. Will update over time as i use it in different terrains.
CherylReviewed in Canada on December 29, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Simple
Size: 4 FeetColor: No FinishVerified PurchaseWorked as needed, pretty simple tool
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Product Summary: Jones Stephens P27005R3 5' Steel Probing Rod N/A
From Jones Stephens
4.4 out of 5 stars, 853 ratings
Customer reviewsAbout this Item
- Used to check ground for buried objects before digging
- 12-in Easy grip tee handle for firm control
- Replaceable durable pointed stainless steel tip helps penetrate ground depth easily
- Contractor grade 1/2-in diameter steel rod for strength and rigidity
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Options Available
Size
- 1/2 inch
- 4 Feet
- 48 in. (4 ft.) length
Color
- Black
- No Finish
- Polished Brass
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