How To Install Tracer Wires

First step:

Choose tracer wires.

There are several things you need to consider:

1. Size of conductor. The common size of tracer wire is from 8 AWG to 18 AWG.
2. The material of conductor. Copper clad steel wire or Pure Copper?
3. The insulation of tracer wire: HDPE or PVC jacket?
4. What is your application? Open-cut, Horizontal directional drilling, or Pipe bursting.

In conclusion, which we more recommend is Copper clad steel wire + HDPE jacket.

To sum up the advantage of copper clad steel wire.

1. Same performance as pure copper.
2. Excellent reliability
3. Save material cost
4. Strong Anti-corrosion
5. Anti-theft
6. Anti-aging Properties (HDPE jacket)

Second Step:

Choose Waterproof Connectors.

What kind of connectors we suggest you to buy:

1. Impact resistant
2. Waterproof and corrosion proof
3. Saves time and money
4. No pre-twisting required
5. For use in lrrigation, Landscape Lighting
6. Direct Burry ApplicationsPre-filled
7. For Outdoor/Irrigation, Outdoor/Electrical wire splices usage
8. For connections exposed to condensation, water, vapour or dust

Third Step:

Ground Tracer Wires

In short, to make tracer wire is grounded properly.

Fourth Step:

Above all, access points can protect and provide direct connection to tracer wire systems.

Fifth Step:

Installed tracer wire properly. So that we can locate easily by multi-function locating equipment.

The Application of Tracer Wires

1. YELLOW – Natural Gas Lines
2. ORANGE – Fiber Optic, Signal and Communication Lines.
3. BLUE – Potable Water Lines
4. GREEN – Sewer and Drain Lines
5. PURPLE – Reclaimed Water Lines
6. RED – Electric Power Lines
7. WHITE – Proposed Excavation