Short answer, YES! Copperhead’s copper-clad steel tracer wire, solid copper tracer wire, and most other standard products meet the requirements of BABAA. But are you curious about what BABAA is and why it’s important that utilities purchase tracer wire and other products that comply with the requirements of BABAA? Let’s take a closer look. So […]
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The DIRT Report breakdowns the damage and root cause trends in the utility damage prevention process. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released their annual Dirt Analysis and Recommendations DIRT Report. The full report can be found here. Remember, the first step in protecting underground utilities is installing a reliable locating system. Here are the […]
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New CGA white paper, “Natural Gas: Leading the Damage Prevention Industry,” is now available. This document focuses on damage prevention analysis from natural gas distribution professionals to better understand how they can better prevent damage in the future. One take-away recognizes that “mapping, locating, AI/risk modeling, education/training and communications technologies can all be leveraged to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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So you’ve installed a tracer wire system for underground utilities, but now you can’t locate it? Tracer wire systems are the most effective and accurate way to locate underground utilities, but unfortunately, too many are installed incorrectly, leaving utilities at risk for damage. Before we talk about unlocatables, it is important to know what makes […]
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Near misses highlight breakdowns in the utility damage prevention process. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released an “Analysis of Near Miss Events” as a supplement to its most recent DIRT Report. We have compiled some of our key takeaways in the infographic below. The full report can be found here. Remember, the first step […]
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At Copperhead, innovation and enhancements are driven by listening to our customers and understanding the challenges they’re facing in the field. One of those challenges came to us from a customer who said that while the Cobra Hydrant Flange is a great way to keep the Cobra Access Point affixed to a fire hydrant, it […]
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Detecting the precise location of underground utilities is critical in protecting valuable infrastructure assets and in saving lives. But did you know that installing tracer wire alone is not enough? In order to be able to pinpoint the exact location of your utility, it is crucial to understand the principles of locating and what components […]
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