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product_id: 790885537
title: "Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black \"CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW\" printing)"
brand: "presco"
price: "R1129"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/790885537-presco-underground-detectable-tape-6-in-x-1000-ft-yellow
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 6 in. width for maximum visibility Operates from -60°F to 250°F for extreme conditions 5-mil reinforced PET/foil/poly blend for superior durability Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW" printing)

**Brand:** presco
**Price:** R1129
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚧 Dig Smart, Stay Safe — The Ultimate Underground Warning Tape

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW" printing) by presco
- **How much does it cost?** R1129 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- presco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted presco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Laminated PET/foil/poly blend resists alkalis, acids, and harsh underground elements for lasting performance
- • **Generous Coverage:** 1000 ft. rolls in 3 or 6-inch widths ensure you’re always prepared for any project scale
- • **Precision Locating:** Aluminum backing enables easy detection with non-ferrous locators—never guess where lines run
- • **Versatile Industry Standard:** Trusted by construction, mining, utilities, and safety pros nationwide for reliable hazard marking
- • **Unmatched Underground Safety:** Bold APWA color-coded warnings prevent costly utility strikes and downtime

## Overview

Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape is a 5-mil thick, non-adhesive, reinforced tape designed for professional use in marking buried utilities. Featuring an aluminum backing for easy detection with non-ferrous locators and a durable PET/foil/poly blend construction, it withstands extreme temperatures (-60°F to 250°F) and harsh underground conditions. Available in 3- and 6-inch widths and 1000-foot rolls, it delivers high-visibility, APWA color-coded warnings to prevent costly utility damage across construction, mining, and utility industries.

## Description

Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape is a non-adhesive 5-mil thick reinforced tape used by professionals in safety, construction, mining, hardware, utilities, and many other industries. Available in 3-inch and 6-inch wide x 1000 ft. rolls, this tape can quickly and easily be placed to provide warning of hazardous or dangerous situations on construction sites; road repairs; buried pipes, wires, cables; and more. Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape is primarily used for accurately locating and preventing damage to valuable underground utility installations. It has an aluminum backing to make underground assets easy to find using a non-ferrous locator. Properly installed, Presco Underground Detectable tape helps avoid catastrophically inaccurate digging when locating utilities such as electrical lines, gas pipes and communication cables.Presco Detectable Underground Warning Tape is a specially laminated PET/ foil / poly blend. The blend (with polyester) provides exceptional strength characteristics when compared to other all polyethylene type detectable warning tapes. The bold black message on its American Public Works Association (APWA) color-coded background is treated to not degrade or fade when exposed to alkalis, acids and or any other destructive underground elements.Please note sometimes Presco has this manufactured in the U.S. instead of importing in from China and in those cases instead of banded bars with text the detectable rolls have diagonal stripes on them with text. Please see additional photos for an example. Roll specifications are the same for both varieties. Thank you. Also, Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape can be shipped on a non-branded neutral core or a Presco branded core.

## Features

- Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape is a NON-ADHESIVE 5-mil thick reinforced tape used by professionals in safety, construction, mining, hardware, utilities, and many other industries. Available in 3-inch and 6-inch wide x 1000 foot rolls, this tape can quickly and easily be placed to provide warning of hazardous or dangerous situations on construction sites; road repairs; buried pipes, wires, cables; and more. Endures temperatures from -60F to 250F.
- Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape is primarily used for accurately locating and preventing damage to valuable underground utility installations. It has an aluminum backing to make underground assets easy to find using a non-ferrous locator. Properly installed, Presco Underground Detectable tape helps avoid catastrophically inaccurate digging when locating utilities such as electrical lines, gas pipes and communication cables.
- Presco Detectable Underground Warning Tape is a specially laminated PET / foil / poly blend. The blend (with polyester) provides exceptional strength characteristics when compared to other all polyethylene type detectable warning tapes. The bold black message on its American Public Works Association (APWA) color-coded background is treated to not degrade or fade when exposed to alkalis, acids and or any other destructive underground elements.
- Please note sometimes Presco has this manufactured in the U.S. instead of importing in from China and in those cases instead of banded bars with text the detectable rolls have diagonal stripes on them with text. Please see additional photos for an example. Roll specifications are the same for both varieties. Thank you. Also, Presco Underground Detectable Warning Tape can be shipped on a non-branded neutral core or a Presco branded core.
- Stock legends and colors include red color, CAUTION: BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW; red color, CAUTION: BURIED HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE BELOW (available in 3 in. width only); orange color, CAUTION: BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW; blue color, CAUTION: BURIED WATER LINE BELOW; green color, CAUTION: BURIED SEWER LINE BELOW; yellow color, CAUTION: BURIED GAS LINE BELOW; purple color, CAUTION: BURIED RECLAIMED WATER LINE BELOW.

## Images

![Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW" printing) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MlT-QrUyL.jpg)
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![Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW" printing) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Xm1KdFNLL.jpg)
![Presco Underground Detectable Tape, 6 in. x 1000 ft. (Yellow with Black "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE BELOW" printing) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BTFzfiN4L.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Colour Name, Size Name** options.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-14*