Tracer Wire - Revision history

Marcin: /* About */

2023-09-29T00:46:20Z

About

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	*Can be later traced with a proper [[Underground Wire Locator]] , or to an extent [https://maker.pro/forums/threads/use-metal-detector-as-cable-tracer.121975/ A [[Metal Decector]] or AM Transmitter/Receiver]		*Can be later traced with a proper [[Underground Wire Locator]] , or to an extent [https://maker.pro/forums/threads/use-metal-detector-as-cable-tracer.121975/ A [[Metal Decector]] or AM Transmitter/Receiver]
	*Video - [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=is+tracer+wire+required+for+water+line&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#btnK=Google%20Search&kpvalbx=_HT7HYtvhBvWtqtsP7riAiA016]		*Video - [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=is+tracer+wire+required+for+water+line&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#btnK=Google%20Search&kpvalbx=_HT7HYtvhBvWtqtsP7riAiA016]
	*Tracer wire (blue) is required for potable water, sewer (green), gas (yellow).		*Tracer wire ('''blue''') is required for potable water, sewer ('''green'''), gas ('''yellow''').
	*Tracer wire is '''not required for electrical'''. Warning tape is a good idea.		*Tracer wire is '''not required for electrical'''. Warning tape is a good idea.
	**Mike Holt 2008 - warning ribbon is required for direct burial cables, whether in conduit or nott? [https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/300-5-d-3.50604/]		**Mike Holt 2008 - warning ribbon is required for direct burial cables, whether in conduit or nott? [https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/300-5-d-3.50604/]

Marcin: /* To Locate Tracer Wire */

2023-09-29T00:41:53Z

To Locate Tracer Wire

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	*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]		*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]
	*Metal detector - senses only up to 1.5 the diameter of the pickup coil. [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/]		*Metal detector - senses only up to 1.5 the diameter of the pickup coil. [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/]

	~~=To Locate Tracer Wire=~~
	*

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Marcin: /* Detection */

2023-09-29T00:41:13Z

Detection

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	*'''Only works 1-2 feet''' [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/] otherwise you need a pro tool at $1k and up. Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].		*'''Only works 1-2 feet''' [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/] otherwise you need a pro tool at $1k and up. Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].
	*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]		*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]
	*Metal detector - 1.5 the diameter of the pickup coil. [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/]		*Metal detector - senses only up to 1.5 the diameter of the pickup coil. [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/]

	=To Locate Tracer Wire=		=To Locate Tracer Wire=

Marcin: /* Detection */

2023-09-29T00:40:57Z

Detection

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	*'''Only works 1-2 feet''' [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/] otherwise you need a pro tool at $1k and up. Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].		*'''Only works 1-2 feet''' [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/] otherwise you need a pro tool at $1k and up. Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].
	*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]		*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]
			*Metal detector - 1.5 the diameter of the pickup coil. [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/]

	=To Locate Tracer Wire=		=To Locate Tracer Wire=

Marcin: /* Detection */

2023-09-29T00:37:18Z

Detection

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	=Detection=		=Detection=
	*Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].		*'''Only works 1-2 feet''' [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/tracing-underground-electrical-wiring-metal-detector-or-other-means/] otherwise you need a pro tool at $1k and up. Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].
	*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]		*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]

Marcin: /* Detection */

2023-09-29T00:28:23Z

Detection

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	=Detection=		=Detection=
	*Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].		*Tracer wire tool - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDZLZOU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image]. It emits a sound over the wire - video - [https://youtu.be/7F6_EgxA4-c?t=152].
			*{{check}} in 2019 - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5WA6QQ/ref=pe_2640190_232586610_TE_dp_i1]

	=To Locate Tracer Wire=		=To Locate Tracer Wire=

Marcin: /* Sourcing */

2023-09-29T00:26:20Z

Sourcing

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	*Gas - 15 cents [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/flexible-gas-pipe-fittings-accessories/pro-poly-trade-300-14-ga-coated-tracer-wire/pfsfty-14ga300i/p-1534141688661-c-9529.htm?exp=false]		*Gas - 15 cents/ft for 300' [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/flexible-gas-pipe-fittings-accessories/pro-poly-trade-300-14-ga-coated-tracer-wire/pfsfty-14ga300i/p-1534141688661-c-9529.htm?exp=false] or 25 cents for 100' [$22/100ft - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/flexible-gas-pipe-fittings-accessories/pro-poly-trade-100-14-ga-coated-tracer-wire/pfsfty-14ga100i/p-1534141688481.htm]]
	*Water - $64 for 500' of 14 ga - [https://www.usabluebook.com/p-315862-duratracetrade-14-awg-tracer-wire-blue-500-dt-b3014-500.aspx]		*Water - $64 for 500' of 14 ga - [https://www.usabluebook.com/p-315862-duratracetrade-14-awg-tracer-wire-blue-500-dt-b3014-500.aspx]
	*$140 of 1000' of dog fence wire 14 ga [https://www.radiofence.com/heavy-duty-pet-fence-wire-and-flag-kit-1000-feet?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaEafbdYsWAJxg99AVlJeI8oudKHSoDSlcY-EcXSMXV72UgQ1S6XGZBoCmrMQAvD_BwE]		*$140 of 1000' of dog fence wire 14 ga [https://www.radiofence.com/heavy-duty-pet-fence-wire-and-flag-kit-1000-feet?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaEafbdYsWAJxg99AVlJeI8oudKHSoDSlcY-EcXSMXV72UgQ1S6XGZBoCmrMQAvD_BwE]
	*Gas tracer wire - $22/100ft - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/flexible-gas-pipe-fittings-accessories/pro-poly-trade-100-14-ga-coated-tracer-wire/pfsfty-14ga100i/p-1534141688481.htm]

	=About=		=About=

Marcin: /* Sourcing */

2023-09-29T00:22:32Z

Sourcing

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			*Gas - 15 cents [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/flexible-gas-pipe-fittings-accessories/pro-poly-trade-300-14-ga-coated-tracer-wire/pfsfty-14ga300i/p-1534141688661-c-9529.htm?exp=false]
	*Water - $64 for 500' of 14 ga - [https://www.usabluebook.com/p-315862-duratracetrade-14-awg-tracer-wire-blue-500-dt-b3014-500.aspx]		*Water - $64 for 500' of 14 ga - [https://www.usabluebook.com/p-315862-duratracetrade-14-awg-tracer-wire-blue-500-dt-b3014-500.aspx]
	*$140 of 1000' of dog fence wire 14 ga [https://www.radiofence.com/heavy-duty-pet-fence-wire-and-flag-kit-1000-feet?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaEafbdYsWAJxg99AVlJeI8oudKHSoDSlcY-EcXSMXV72UgQ1S6XGZBoCmrMQAvD_BwE]		*$140 of 1000' of dog fence wire 14 ga [https://www.radiofence.com/heavy-duty-pet-fence-wire-and-flag-kit-1000-feet?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaEafbdYsWAJxg99AVlJeI8oudKHSoDSlcY-EcXSMXV72UgQ1S6XGZBoCmrMQAvD_BwE]

Eric: Added some thoughts of mine

2023-09-28T22:18:17Z

Added some thoughts of mine

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	*It's the jacket: dog fence, which claims most reliability for burial - is 14AWG XHD [https://www.petstuffwarehouse.com/dogfencewireinfo.aspx]. They say that THHN (thermoplastic high heat nylon) is inferior to XHD - ot doesn't last underground		*It's the jacket: dog fence, which claims most reliability for burial - is 14AWG XHD [https://www.petstuffwarehouse.com/dogfencewireinfo.aspx]. They say that THHN (thermoplastic high heat nylon) is inferior to XHD - ot doesn't last underground
	*The above indicates no difference between dog fence and tracer wire.		*The above indicates no difference between dog fence and tracer wire.
			*Main thing to look for is to double check it is [[Rated for Direct Burial]]

	=Tracer Kit=		=Tracer Kit=

Eric: Added some more links under the "Internal Links" section

2023-09-28T22:16:55Z

Added some more links under the "Internal Links" section

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	*Another - [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-tools-accessories/electrical-testers/sperry-reg-instruments-lan-wire-tone-tracker-and-probe-wire-tracer/et64220/p-1444430992439-c-6452.htm]		*Another - [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-tools-accessories/electrical-testers/sperry-reg-instruments-lan-wire-tone-tracker-and-probe-wire-tracer/et64220/p-1444430992439-c-6452.htm]

	=Links=		=Internal Links=
	*[[OSE Internet]]		*[[OSE Internet]]
			*[[Electronic Underground Utility Marker]] (Essentially a Environmentally Hardened and potentially also Easy to Attatch / Bury En-masse [[RFID Tag]] )
			**Need a term for it, but non electronic versions exist, essentially easily detectable metal plates/rings

	[[Category: Earthworks]] [[Category: Electronics]] [[Category: Utilities]]		[[Category: Earthworks]] [[Category: Electronics]] [[Category: Utilities]]