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Product Highlights
- Underground cable warning - Marks the location of electrical service lines before excavation.
- Integrated stainless tracer wire - Enables surface-level detection with cable location tools.
- Approved utility specification - Conforms to leading DNO standards and test certifications.
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SKU CA750043
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This electrical detection tape is a high-performance underground service safety marker. It is designed to alert excavation teams to the presence of buried electrical cables and utilities by combining bright visual warnings with integrated stainless steel tracer wires. These wires enable detection from the surface using CAT and genny equipment, helping prevent utility strikes during groundworks.
- Highly visible early warning - Alerts teams before contact with electric, water or telecom lines.
- Tracer wire for detection - Stainless-steel wire enables signal tracing across trench lengths.
- Compatible with detection tools - Works with cable avoidance tools for excavation planning.
- Soil resistant construction - Performs in acidic, alkaline and moist environments.
- Utility network approved - Used by SSE, ENW, SPEN, WPD and other electric service providers.
Manufactured from durable polymers, this electrical detection tape is highly resistant to soil corrosion, tearing, and site weathering. It is positioned above buried utilities as part of industry-standard protocols for excavation zones. Ideal for construction firms, civil contractors, and energy service providers, the tape ensures visibility and detection capabilities in trenching applications across all major UK sectors.
HERMEQ stock a wide-range of Underground Service Protection, Groundworks, Ground Mats & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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- Non-adhesive electrical detection tape with embedded tracer wire
- Standard lengths: 365m for most types; WPD spec is 250m
- Width: 150mm; Thickness: 0.1mm ±0.015mm
- Bright printed design aids early cable identification
- Used by DNOs including SSE, ENW, SPEN, WPD
This product supports safe excavation by helping teams locate and avoid underground service lines. The bright colour provides a clear physical warning, while the embedded wire enables precision detection above utility runs. Whether marking power, telecom or data lines, it improves compliance with UK utility guidance.
Approved for use by several Distribution Network Operators, it integrates easily into standard utility installations. From public infrastructure to private developments, this tape reduces the risk of costly and dangerous utility damage. The product is lightweight, quick to install, and designed for long-term underground use without deterioration in performance.
| Dimension | Test Method | Specification |
| Length | Tape Measure | As Specified |
| Width | Tape Measure | As Specified |
| Thickness | Vernier | 0.1mm (+/- 0.015mm) |
| Wire Diameter | N/A | As Specified |
| Property | Test Method | Result |
| Tensile Strength | BS EN ISO 527:1996 | Min 15 MN/m² |
| Elongation @ break | BS EN ISO 527 | >400% |
What is electrical detection tape used for?
It marks and identifies underground service utilities like power or data cables before digging.
How is the tape detected once installed?
The tracer wire allows for CAT and genny signal tracing from the surface.
What specifications does the product meet?
It complies with utility industry testing and is approved by UK DNOs.
Is it suitable for long-term burial?
Yes, the tape is made from durable polymer and resistant to common soil types.
