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Blue detectable tape roll with black caution text on aluminum backing

Presco

Presco Underground Detectable Tape 6 in x 1000 ft CAUTION BURIED RECLAIMED WATER LINE

SKU CH-3GJ7-RA7WZ

Non-adhesive detectable tape with aluminum backing for locating buried reclaimed water lines, 6 inches wide by 1000 feet long

  • Product typeTape
  • Product colorMulti-Color
  • Endures extreme heat and cold from -60F to 250F
  • Aluminium foil core makes buried lines easy to locate with a non-ferrous locator
  • APWA colour coding identifies reclaimed water lines at a glance
  • Laminated 5-mil construction resists tearing during installation and backfill
  • USA-made quality with permanent black imprint that will not fade

Purpose-Built Utility Warning Tape

This non-adhesive detectable tape marks buried reclaimed water lines for construction, utility and safety crews. The APWA colour-coded legend and diagonally striped design identify the hazard at a glance. Aluminium foil core allows a non-ferrous locator to trace the line before excavation begins. Professionals in mining, road repair and utility installation rely on it for accurate underground asset identification.

Installation and Build Integration

The 1000-foot roll unrolls directly into open trenches or plough-in operations without adhesive backing. Polypropylene and polyethylene laminate layers protect the print and foil from soil abrasion and moisture. Temperature tolerance from -60F to 250F keeps the tape intact through seasonal extremes. No special tools are required beyond a standard locator and normal backfill practice.

Capacity and Detection Headroom

Six-inch width provides a broad target for locator signals across long utility runs. The 0.35 mil aluminium core maintains conductivity over the full 1000-foot length when properly bedded. Laminate construction resists degradation that could weaken the signal in wet or rocky backfill. Extremely deep or heavily reinforced conduits may exceed reliable detection range.

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Price $94.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 3,148 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeTape
Product colorMulti-Color

Questions about this item

How well does the 5-mil reinforced construction hold up when buried for months?

The tape combines .8 mil clear virgin polypropylene film, a .35 mil solid aluminum foil core and a 3.75 mil clear virgin polyethylene film laminated together for long-term burial durability.

Does the aluminum backing make the tape heat up or generate noise in direct sun?

The tape endures temperatures from -60F to 250F with no adhesive layer, so it remains silent and stable during all-day exposure.

What locator equipment is needed to detect the aluminum foil core underground?

A standard non-ferrous locator will pick up the solid aluminum foil core through soil.

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