Tracer Wire | Electrical Underground Wire Tracer

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Pipeline Tracer Wire is a single conductor wire that is intended to carry a radio signal to aid in the location of buried pipelines. This specification describes a solid or stranded copper conductor that is insulated with low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), medium density polyethylene (MDPE), or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). All of the mentioned are classified as high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) that provides excellent abrasion, crush, chemical, oil, and moisture resistance.

Construction

Conductor: The conductor is a solid or stranded copper per spec ASTM B-1, B-3, or B-8

Insulation: Insulation is yellow, high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE), conforms to ASTM D-1248

Applications

Suitable for direct burial with plastic pipe to facilitate the detection and tracing of underground pipe systems.

Features

Underground tracer wire is available in sizes 14 through 6 AWG in an array of colors, depending on the intended use. The insulation is high molecular weight and high-density polyethylene, which is resistant to abrasions, crushing, chemicals, oils, and moisture.

Temperature

Operating temperature is 70 degree Celsius dry and wet

Rating

Voltage is 20 & 30 Mil = 30 – 300 volts (45 Mil = 600 volts)

Packaging

500 ft, 1000 ft, 2500 ft standard reel lengths; custom lengths are available upon request. Identified by surface printing indicating manufacturer, conductor size, and insulation type; custom print legends are available upon request.

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Uniform Color Code for Marking Underground Facilities

Tracer Wire Uniform Color Code for Marking Underground Facilities: White - Proposed Excavation, Pink - Temporary Survey, Red - Electrical Power, Yellow - Gas, Oil, Dangerous Materials, Product Lines, Orange - Communication, Cable Television, Fiber Optics, Blue - Water Systems, Purple - Reclaimed Water, Green - Sanitary Sewer Systems

Underground Tracer Wire

Underground tracer wire, sometimes known as electrical wire tracer, is used to accurately locate underground pipes and lines. The electrical wire tracer is laid alongside the pipes or lines during installation in order to find them at a later date for safe digging.

Benefits of Tracer Wire Vs. THHN:

These two wires are NOT interchangeable! Tracer wire, when used as an underground locating wire, possesses many favorable characteristics that THHN wire does not. Tracer wire is much more resistant to liquids, harmful chemicals, corrosion, and more thanks to its PVC insulation. As a result, tracer wire lasts much longer than THHN wire and can prevent potentially dangerous accidents from occurring.

Tracer Wire Specifications:

This specification describes a single conductor tracer wire. It is intended to carry a radio signal to aid in the location of buried plastic pipes. The electric wire tracer may be identified by surface printing, indicating manufacturer and/or conductor size. Custom legends are available.

Conductor			Insulation	Finished Product
AWG	Str	Diameter (in.)	HDPE (in.)	Diameter (in.)	Lbs/Mft	Standard Put-up (ft.)	Ship Package (ft.)
16	SOL	0.0508	0.020	0.091	9.6	500	2000
16	SOL	0.0508	0.03o	0.111	10.1	500	2000
16	SOL	0.0508	0.045	0.141	13.3	500	2000
14	SOL	0.0641	0.020	0.104	15.3	500	2000
14	SOL	0.0641	0.030	0.124	16.8	500	2000
14	SOL	0.0641	0.045	0.154	19.5	500	2000
14	7	0.0726	0.020	0.113	15.6	500	2000
14	7	0.0726	0.030	0.133	17.1	500	2000
14	7	0.0726	0.045	0.163	15.9	500	2000
12	SOL	0.0808	0.020	0.121	23.7	500	2000
12	SOL	0.0808	0.030	0.141	24.5	500	2000
12	SOL	0.0808	0.045	0.171	27.4	500	2000
12	7	0.0915	0.020	0.132	24	500	200
12	7	0.0915	0.030	0.152	24.8	500	2000
12	7	0.0915	0.045	0.182	27.7	500	2000
10	SOL	0.1019	0.030	0.162	39.3	500	2000
10	SOL	0.1019	0.045	0.192	43	500	2000
10	7	0.116	0.030	0.176	39.9	500	1000
10	7	0.116	0.045	0.206	43.6	500	1000
10	19	0.117	0.045	0.207	43.6	500	1000
8	SOL	0.1285	0.030	0.189	56	500	1000
8	SOL	0.1285	0.045	0.220	60	500	1000
8	7	0.146	0.030	0.206	57	500	1000
8	7	0.146	0.045	0.236	61	500	1000
6	SOL	0.162	0.030	0.222	92.4	500	500
6	SOL	0.162	0.045	0.252	97	500	500
6	7	0.184	0.030	0.244	94	500	500
6	7	0.184	0.045	0.274	98.6	500	500
4	SOL	0.204	0.030	0.264	135.5	500	500
4	SOL	0.204	0.045	0.294	140.8	500	500
4	7	0.232	0.030	0.292	139.1	500	500
4	7	0.232	0.045	0.322	145.1	500	500

Tracer Wire Resources

Different Types of Tracer Wire – This article will help you decide which type of tracer wire is perfect for your next job.

Tracer Wire Vs. THHN Wire – Learn the differences between these two wires.

Benefits of Tracer Wire – Why use tracer wire? Find out here!

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