Should we have a service life product to use as a tracer wire?Electrical wiring is only a small part of the puzzle.How to properly install and position the tracer wire is also very important. Many cities are not strict enough about the tracer wire specifications. For example, one government bid required: “installation of 12-gauge solid...Read More

Copper clad steel is one of the most commonly materials for tracer wires. Its main advantages are: 1.Lower costSave 20% of your budget 2.Anti-theftLow resell value for theft. Treated surface to minimize attention 3.Reliabilitykeep protecting you for 30 years. Better performance against extreme working condition 4.Easy installationNo tooling & accessories adjustment require bend, connect and...Read More

This article focuses on how to choose the right insulation sheath for underground installations Before we start the project, let’s look at what are the main applications for tracer wire projects? Open cut or open trench?Horizontal directional drilling or plowing?Blasting pipes What types of sheaths are generally available on the market? HDPE, PVC, THHN HDPE...Read More

First of all, what is Tracer Wire? Tracer wire, also known as Locating Wire. We can use it locate direct buried cable and fiber optics. It has various locator color codes with different usage. Then, what is THHN Wire? THHN wire a thermoplastic high-heat-resistant, nylon-coated wire. Use for commercial building wiring. What is the difference between Tracer Wire...Read More

First step: Choose tracer wires. There are several things you need to consider: Size of conductor. The common size of tracer wire is from 8 AWG to 18 AWG.The material of conductor. Copper clad steel wire or Pure Copper?The insulation of tracer wire: HDPE or PVC jacket?What is your application? Open-cut, Horizontal directional drilling, or...Read More