Getting Ready First, call your local utility locating service. They will mark where other pipes and wires are buried. Draw a simple map showing where your new wire will go. Get all your tools ready before you start. Digging the Trench Dig a straight ditch about 1 foot deep. Make it 2 feet deep under...Read More

Regulatory shifts are transforming underground utility marking requirements. Copper-clad steel emerges as the optimal solution, combining durability with consistent performance. Seattle’s municipal network demonstrates its capabilities, maintaining flawless operation since installation in 2005. Climate resilience has become non-negotiable. Coastal installations withstand hurricane-force conditions while Arctic deployments prove reliable at -60°F. Florida’s post-storm recovery efforts highlighted...Read More

Copper-clad steel tracer wire offers significant financial advantages that become clear when examining complete lifecycle costs. While the initial price appears higher than basic copper wire, the long-term savings make it the smarter investment. First, consider installation savings. Our durable wire installs faster because crews don’t need to handle it carefully. They can work at...Read More

Underground pipelines face constant weather challenges.  Daily temperature swings and severe storms damage weak tracer wires. Our copper-clad steel solution withstands nature’s toughest conditions while maintaining perfect signals. Desert heat destroys ordinary wires quickly.  Intense sunlight cracks plastic coatings within years. Dry soil accelerates copper corrosion unexpectedly. However, our specially designed wire features a 0.025-inch copper layer that resists electrochemical decay. Phoenix water utilities report our...Read More

When soldiers need equipment that won’t fail, they turn to military-grade solutions. The same technology now protects your underground pipes. Here’s why copper-clad steel tracer wire is the toughest choice available. Picture this: A battlefield communications line buried in harsh terrain. It must survive explosions, tanks driving over it, and extreme weather. That’s where copper-clad steel technology comes from. Unlike regular wires, ours won’t fail because:...Read More

If you’re installing underground pipes, you need reliable tracer wire. But with different types available, how do you choose? Let’s compare copper and copper-clad steel wires in simple terms. First, think about durability. Regular copper wire is soft and can break easily during installation. Imagine workers pulling it through rocky soil – the wire might snap. Our copper-clad steel wire solves this problem because: Have a strong...Read More

Around the world, pipeline safety regulations are undergoing important changes.  Currently, countries like Germany and Canada already require copper-clad steel tracer wires for critical infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, U.S. standards are rapidly moving in the same direction. Historically, utilities could choose between various tracer wire materials.  However, decades of field experience proved that pure copper and aluminum...Read More

First, consider the frustration when pipeline locating equipment fails to detect buried utilities.  In fact, over 60% of water and gas pipeline damage occurs due to faulty tracer wire systems. Traditionally, contractors used pure copper or aluminum tracers, but these often corrode or break within 5-8 years. Fortunately, modern copper-clad steel tracer wire solves these problems permanently. Specifically, our...Read More

Blue copper-clad steel tracing wire is a type of wire used in the construction industry to locate underground utilities. Manufacturers make it by coating steel with copper, which makes it durable and resistant to corrosion. The wire is available in different thicknesses and lengths. People can install it in various ways, depending on the type...Read More

Yellow copper-clad steel tracing wire is an important tool in the construction industry. People use it to locate underground utilities, such as water pipes, gas lines, and electrical cables. The wire is made of steel that is coated with copper, which makes it durable and resistant to corrosion. The wire is available in different thicknesses...Read More