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Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- N
- Buy American Compliant:
- No
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Fastener Length:
- 1000
- Fastener Width:
- 3
- Field Application:
- Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 1
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- EA
- Product Height:
- 3 in
- Product Length:
- 7.25 in
- Product Weight:
- 4.91 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Detectable Underground Tape
- Type2:
- Detectable Underground Tape
- Product Details:
- Detectable Underground Tape
- Product Color:
- Red with Black legend
- Product Material:
- Vinyl
Metallics BT3ER – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long and wide is the Metallics BT3ER underground warning tape roll?
The BT3ER roll is 3 inches wide and 1,000 feet long, so one roll covers a 1,000 foot trench run in a single pass. Roll weight is 4.91 lbs, light enough to carry down the trench line by hand.
2) Is red the right color tape for a buried electrical line?
Yes. The BT3ER is red with a black legend, which is the color used for buried electric power lines under the APWA uniform color code. If you are marking gas or oil, that is yellow; water is blue; communications is orange. Order the color that matches the utility you are burying.
3) Is the Metallics BT3ER detectable tape or just plain marking tape?
It is detectable underground tape, meaning it can be picked up by a locator from the surface rather than only being read by an excavator who has already opened the trench. If you only need a visual warning layer above the conduit, non-detectable vinyl marking tape does the same job without the locating function.
4) Does the Metallics BT3ER underground tape meet Buy American or ARRA requirements?
No. The BT3ER is not Buy American compliant and is not ARRA compliant, with a country of origin listed as multiple. On a federally funded job with domestic sourcing language in the spec, this roll will not satisfy it.
5) Can I use this Metallics tape over plumbing or HVAC piping, or is it electrical only?
It is sold for the electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning trades, so it is not restricted to power runs. The constraint is the legend: the BT3ER is printed red with a black legend for buried electric line, so for a water or gas run you want the tape color and wording that matches that utility.
6) Do I have to buy Metallics BT3ER tape by the case, or can I order a single roll?
Single rolls are fine. The order minimum is 1 each, so you can pick up one 1,000 foot roll for a single service run rather than committing to a case quantity.
7) What is the Metallics buried line tape made of, and will it hold up in a backfilled trench?
The tape is vinyl, which is what gives it the stretch and rot resistance to sit in backfill without breaking down the way a paper or coated-fiber marker would. Lay it in the trench above the conduit during backfill, not at finish grade.
How fast can I get the Metallics BT3ER delivered?
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Does the Metallics BT3ER come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics BT3ER is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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