consumables
cable hard cover rolls and strips
underground marking tape
Polyethylene Dust Caps and Polystyrene Plugs
PVC End caps
rubber plugs
sponges
spray and mark paint
rope and string
A variety of ropes and strings are available for a multitude of applications. Rope is attached to cables and hauling / proofing mandrels to assist with pulling them through conduits. Our current ropes available are;
6mm Parramatta rope (often referred to as Telstra Rope or Blue & Yellow rope)
- 4mm Green Mega Rope 1000m roll
- 4mm PP Rope 300m Blue Reel
- 3mm Orange Jet line 1000m roll
- 2mm white polypropylene string 2000m roll
Availability may vary from branch to branch dependent on state requirement
glue and primer
Solvent cement is used to glue PVC conduits and fittings together to avoid movement in the trench while pulling cable and backfilling. The commonly used “blue glue” is available in a 4L, 1L and 500ml. The 500ml option comes with a handy application brush under the lid, there is also an option for a roller which we can source upon request. Other variations such as Green Glue used for higher pressure conduit installations is also available upon request. Sizes held in each branch may vary.
Red Priming fluid is used to clean conduits of unwanted materials prior to gluing to allow for proper connection. This is available in a 4L, 1L and 500ml option. Low vapour glue and priming fluid is also available.
lubricant gel
Lubricant Gel is applied to the cable to reduce friction in high stress hauling applications. This is available in a 10L bucket.
duct tape
marker plates
Marker plates are used for identification and directional purposes on pits, concrete markers blocks, gutters / kerbing and pathways. These are available in Brass, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. They are used in a variety of networks and are available in customisable plate shape, size, and word design.
Marker disks or ‘kerb markers’ are used for identifying the type of services and conduits buried below in footpaths and street kerbs. These are available in stainless steel and brass for;
E – Electrical
G – Gas
T – Telstra
W – Water
S – Sewer
C – Communications
SW – Stormwater
Other markers are available upon request. Please contact our team for more information and options.
wire cleaning brushes and conduit rubber cleaner
Wire Brushes are used to internally clean conduits of larger unwanted materials prior to hauling your rubber cleaner through. It’s made with 22g wire strands and is complete with welded eyes at each end for pulling. The rubber conduit cleaner is run through the conduit after the wire brush to then remove any finer materials.
They are available in sizes to suit 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm and 200mm conduit.
proving mandRels
pit lifter keys
Lifter Keys are designed to safely lift pit lids on/off pits and to lock swivel lock lids. Tri Underground stock two styles of pit lifter keys – one is a Fiberglass insulated Shaft LHFGM and the other is a Telstra style lifter. Other styles including short & long handle lifters are also available upon request.
Telstra Style Lifting Key: This pit lifter key is a metal, universal-style pit lifter that suits most lids including P1-P9, T60 & T100 pit lids.
Fibreglass Lifting Key: This pit lifter has a fibreglass shaft meaning it is non-conductive and safer for handling lids that have potentially exposed cabling beneath them.