Gas Line Tracer Wire Requirements

How to choose tracer wire for gas line system?

Most gas pipelines are polyethylene (PE) and do not carry electrical current (non-energized).

If tracer wires are not buried at the time of installation, we will not be able to locate and detect the pipeline in the future.

  • What is gas line system?
  • What gauge does gas tracer wire need to be?
  • Which color is used for gas line tracer wire?

What is gas line system?

A gas line is a system of pipes in your house that carries natural gas directly from the supply to your heating system.

 

The system consists of branch lines that lead to individual appliances in your home. The branch lines lead to the downspouts, which are vertical pipes that run down to the appliances.

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What gauge does gas tracer wire need to be?

  • Not less than 18 AWG
  • From 18 AWG TO 8 AWG

Which color is used for gas line tracer wire?

  • YELLOW
YELLOW TRACER WIRE

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