SPEC 87100
Tracer Wire
Construction:
- Conductor:Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
- Insulation:Polyethylene (PE)
Applications and Features:
Specifications:
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Class | Strand Count | Cond. Cmil | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/kcmil | No. of Strands | cmil | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | ||
54494 | 8 | Solid | Solid | 16510 | 0.128 | 45 | 0.222 | 60 | 0.653 | 0.824 |
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 | ||||||||
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Insulation Color | Application | 18 AWG | 16 AWG | 14 AWG | 12 AWG | 10 AWG | 8 AWG | |
Red | Electrical Power Line | X | X | |||||
Yellow | Natural Gas Pipeline | X | X | X | X | |||
Green | Sewer Pipeline | X | X | X | X | |||
Blue | Potable Water Pipeline | X | X | X | X | |||
Purple | Reclaimed Water, Irrigation, or Slurry Lines | X | ||||||
Black | Pet Containment / Invisible Fence | X | X |
Revision: 1.000.042
Updated On: Sept. 24, 2024, 7:37 p.m. UTC