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Red underground marking tape roll with black text caution buried electric line below 2 inch width 5.1 mil thickness 1000 feet length

Brady

Brady Underground Marking Tape Red Caution Buried Electric Line Below 5.1 mil 1000 ft 2 in

SKU CH-QC58-6GEEH

Red underground marking tape warns of buried electric lines, is metal-detectable and runs 1,000 ft at 2 in wide

  • ColorRed
  • MaterialHAWA
  • Red colour gives instant visual warning
  • Legend reads Caution Buried Electric Line Below
  • 1 mil thickness resists soil pressure
  • Aluminium core makes line metal detectable
  • 1,000 ft roll covers long trench runs

Brady Underground Marking Tape Red 1000 ft

This Brady underground marking tape warns excavators of buried electric lines with a red background and black legend. The 1,000 ft roll is two inches wide and 5.1 mil thick for ground installation. It is metal detectable so locators can trace the path without digging. The product is supplied new and carries California Proposition 65 warnings for cancer and reproductive harm.

Sustained load behaviour

The tape uses HAWA material with an aluminum layer that resists moisture and soil chemicals over long burial periods. Metal detectability remains reliable after extended ground contact because the aluminum does not corrode away. Non-reflective surface avoids glare during surface inspection. Thickness of 5.1 mil maintains integrity under backfill pressure and seasonal ground movement.

Metal detectable specification

Metal detectable construction is the single specification that determines suitability for projects requiring electronic location before excavation. Without it crews must rely on visual markers alone which can be lost or displaced. Buyers who need a tape that cannot be located electronically should choose a non-detectable alternative. The 91601 model provides this detectable feature in a 1,000 ft length.

Highlights

  • Red colour gives instant visual warning
  • Legend reads Caution Buried Electric Line Below
  • 1 mil thickness resists soil pressure
  • Aluminium core makes line metal detectable
  • 1,000 ft roll covers long trench runs

Specifications

ColorRed
BrandBrady
MaterialHAWA

Questions about this item

Does the 5.1 mil Brady tape become brittle or soften after weeks of direct sun and ground heat?

The 5.1 mil HAWA material is designed for underground burial where temperature swings are moderated by soil, so prolonged surface exposure is not its intended service condition.

What detection tools are needed to locate the aluminum layer in this 2 in wide tape?

A standard metal detector or cable locator that responds to aluminum will pick up the detectable layer running the full 1,000 ft length.

Will the black-on-red legend stay legible when this tape sits above older concrete-encased ducts?

The printed legend is formulated for direct-bury use; above-grade UV exposure on concrete can accelerate fading compared with covered installations.

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