SPEC 87100

Tracer Wire

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
  2. Insulation:Polyethylene (PE)

Applications and Features:

  • Used on golf course sprinkler, gas lines, direct burial applications, also can be used for animal containment
  • 45 mil Polyethylene insulation thickness
  • Rated for 60ºC
  • Rated for 600 volt
  • For direct burial
  • Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 2989 Tracer Wire
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrand ClassStrand CountCond. CmilDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°C
    AWG/kcmilNo. of Strandscmilinchmilinchlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ft
    5449212SolidSolid65300.080450.174271.6622.100
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

    Table 2 – Insulation Colors & Applications
    Conductor Size
    Insulation ColorApplication18 AWG16 AWG14 AWG12 AWG10 AWG8 AWG
    RedRedElectrical Power LineXX
    YellowYellowNatural Gas PipelineXXXX
    GreenGreenSewer PipelineXXXX
    BlueBluePotable Water PipelineXXXX
    PurplePurpleReclaimed Water, Irrigation, or Slurry LinesX
    BlackBlackPet Containment / Invisible FenceXX

    Revision: 1.000.042

    Updated On: Sept. 24, 2024, 7:37 p.m. UTC