SPEC 87100

Tracer Wire

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
  2. Insulation:Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Applications and Features:

  • Used on golf course sprinkler, gas lines, direct burial applications, also can be used for animal containment
  • 45 mil Linear Low Density Polyethylene LLDPE 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 CountInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/kcmilNo. of Strandsmilinchlb/1000ft
    5448918Solid450.13410
    5449016Solid450.14414
    5449114Solid450.15719
    5449212Solid450.17427
    5449310Solid450.19340
    544948Solid450.22260
    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: 1.000.043

    Updated On: Dec. 11, 2024, 9:03 p.m. UTC