Choose copper-clad steel for the best balance of break strength, signal performance, and cost. It carries almost no scrap value, so it is a far poorer theft target than solid copper. Solid copper remains available where a specification calls for it.
Insulation comes in 30 mil for standard 30V direct burial and 45 mil for 600V service and heavier jacket protection. Colors follow the APWA Uniform Color Code so the wire identifies the utility it traces.
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