What are those colored flags in the ground?

Are you new to underground utilities? A homeowner? Or just curious about what those colored flags in the ground are? We have the answers for you. The APWA (American Public Works Association) color codes indicate which utilities lie below. Each marker lets the person above the ground understand which utility is below the ground, making it easier to detect for maintenance and excavating. Utility lines could be inches to feet below the surface, which means […]

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Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Tracer Wire

Wire selection is the first step when choosing a tracer wire system and is a critical decision for long-term reliability. With utility damages increasing year-over-year, it’s more important than ever to install a high-quality tracer wire system to protect underground utility assets. Listed below are 5 mistakes to avoid when selecting tracer wire.   Mistake 1:  Choosing the Wrong Kind of Tracer Wire for the Job What installation method is required for the job? For […]

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Stan Roberts & Associates Helps a Texas City Locate Water System

Stan Roberts & Associates, a Copperhead rep firm, assisted a large city in Texas locate their previously unlocatable services and mainline by installing ground rods and access points at all tracer wire dead ends. Troubleshooting an unlocatable tracer wire system. A Texas city water department reached out to Stan Roberts when they were struggling to locate their services and parts of their water main. A sales representative from Stan Roberts & Associates visited the city […]

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