Underground Detectable Warning Tape Electric - Pegdev - Pdl
Ensure the safety and accuracy of your excavation projects with our Underground Detectable Warning...Ensure the safety and accuracy of your excavation projects with our Underground Detectable Warning Tape, measuring 150mm. Crafted from robust 130-micron Polypropylene, this tape is designed to withstand the rigours of underground conditions. The inclusion of two stainless steel wires makes it detectable from the surface, providing an essential warning to avoid damaging buried pipes and services. Compliant with EN 12613 standards, this detectable tape is highly durable and visible, making it an essential tool for marking electrical lines. It is resistant to rot and fully recyclable, offering a reliable and environmentally friendly solution for long-term construction projects.
The Pegdev Underground Detectable Warning Tape is an essential safety tool for contractors, utility workers, and site managers who need to protect buried electrical lines from accidental excavation damage. Providing a critical warning layer beneath the soil, this 150mm wide tape features integrated stainless steel wires that allow for easy detection from the surface using standard locating equipment. While it offers industry-leading durability and compliance, users must ensure proper tensioning during installation to maintain accurate burial depth markers.
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Model Part Number
Pdl
Brand
Pegdev
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FAQs
What is the primary purpose of the stainless steel wires?
The wires allow the tape to be detected from the surface by an electromagnetic utility locator, so workers don't have to rely on visual confirmation alone.
Does this tape meet safety regulations?
Yes, this product is compliant with EN 12613 standards for underground warning tapes.
Is the material resistant to soil degradation?
Yes, the 130-micron Polypropylene is specifically engineered to be rot-resistant and durable in typical underground soil conditions.
Can I use this for non-electrical lines?
While intended for electrical lines, the tape can be used for any buried service that requires a detectable warning marker, though local regulations should be checked.
How wide is the tape?
The tape is 150mm wide, providing excellent visibility during trenching operations.
Troubleshooting
Locator cannot detect the tape signal
Check that the locating equipment is set to the correct frequency and ensure the tape's stainless steel wires were not severed during backfilling.
Tape is difficult to find during digging
Ensure that the tape was installed at the shallowest recommended depth and verify that the locator sensor is calibrated for detecting thin metallic wires.
Rot-resistant material suitable for long-term burial
Environmentally conscious and fully recyclable
Cons
Requires professional locating equipment to utilize detection wires
Must be laid at specific depths to be effective per local codes
Cannot be used as a primary structural protective barrier
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Installation: Unroll the tape directly above the utility line during the backfilling process, typically ensuring at least 300mm of soil cover above the conduit.
Compatibility: Compatible with all standard electromagnetic utility locators and cable detection systems.
Storage: Keep the rolls in a cool, dry environment away from direct UV sunlight to prevent premature weathering of the polypropylene.
Maintenance: While the tape is designed for a 'set and forget' installation, ensure that the stainless steel wires are not snapped or compromised during initial tensioning to maintain a continuous detection circuit.