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Product Highlights
- Reinforced concrete - Durable structure for long-lasting cable marker post visibility.
- Clear electric signage - Easy underground service identification on site.
- BS 1881 tested - Meets UK standards for utility-grade concrete marker posts.
SKU CB2900
At 770mm high and 24kg, it provides a stable, long-term ground marker solution for construction, highways and utility providers managing buried cable networks.
This heavy-duty underground service marker post provides a reliable above-ground reference point for buried electric cables and other utilities. Manufactured from reinforced precast concrete and tested to BS 1881 standards, it offers long-term durability in demanding environments. Its clearly cast "Electric Cables" legend makes it ideal for identifying cable below ground to avoid costly utility strikes or delays during excavation.
Measuring 770mm in height and weighing 24kg, this concrete marker post is ideal for permanent installations on road verges, construction zones, or utility corridors. It offers exceptional stability and weather resistance, making it a dependable choice for site managers, local authorities, and DNOs. Whether marking high-voltage installations or telecom ducts, it provides visible, standardised cable identification for underground service protection.
- Accurate cable marking - Instantly indicates electric cable below for safety and compliance.
- Reinforced structure - Precast to withstand impact and weathering in exposed environments.
- Compliant with BS 1881 - Manufactured to meet British Standards for concrete testing.
- Low-maintenance design - No moving parts, signage or attachments prone to wear.
- Trusted by utilities - Used across the UK to denote permanent cable runs and duct paths.
Commonly installed where visual identification is required for underground electrical cables, this marker post plays a vital role in health and safety compliance on UK sites. It supports contractors in meeting duty-of-care responsibilities when working near underground service infrastructure. Unlike temporary signage, it remains fixed, visible, and legible throughout the life of the installation.
Utility companies use this concrete cable marker post to define the location of major electric cable networks, ensuring clear demarcation even after site handover. Local authorities also benefit from its robustness and low-profile footprint when placing it along carriageways, footpaths or open land containing utility routes. A dependable choice for marking power infrastructure with clear underground service cues.
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- Ideal for highways and infrastructure sites - Suited for permanent marker post applications along cable routes.
- Low environmental impact - Reinforced concrete lasts decades without maintenance or replacement.
- Direct-to-ground install - Post can be embedded easily for firm placement above cable below installations.
This underground service concrete marker post provides robust site communication for buried electric infrastructure. Its height and weight make it suitable for windy or exposed areas, while the precast format speeds up installation on site. For planned cable layouts or retrofitting safety measures on older networks, this post offers clear identification without the need for painting or temporary signage.
Its rugged profile and compliance with BS standards make it especially useful for power distribution teams, infrastructure maintenance crews, and new-build developers. As a cable marker post, it prevents confusion, reinforces cable zone boundaries, and ensures safe working practice in areas with known underground cable below. Durable, effective, and ready to deploy as part of any utility marking scheme.
What is this concrete marker post used for?
It’s used to mark the location of underground services like electric cables for safety and visibility.
Is it suitable for permanent outdoor use?
Yes, it is precast and reinforced for long-term exposure and tested to BS 1881 standards.
Can this be used with other utilities?
Yes, while it is marked “Electric Cables”, it is often used for general underground service indication.
What are the dimensions and weight?
The marker post is 770mm high, 160mm wide, 75mm deep and weighs 24kg.
