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How to protect a water service line with tracer wire, covering what to use and how to install it. Also, what NOT to use and how NOT to install it.
CYA WARNING: Always confirm with your local plumbing authority and reach out to a local plumber if you have questions and/or are ever over your head.
0:00 Intro
0:10 What to Use for Tracer Wire
1:25 What NOT to Use for Tracer Wire
2:25 How to Install Tracer Wire
3:45 Warnings & Extra Cautions
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○ Genesis 18/1 Blue Tracer Wire (you must verify which AWG is correct for your area!) - www.genesis.resideo.com/all-p...
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CODE REFERENCES:
○ 2021 UPC Section 604.10.1: epubs.iapmo.org/2021/UPC/
○ 2015 UPC Section 604.10.1: epubs.iapmo.org/UPC/mobile/ind...
○ The requirement for tracer wire started in 2009 UPC Section 604.8:
ia600208.us.archive.org/6/ite...
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