A fibre cable doesn’t provide the conductive path a locator needs. CopperCore adds one alongside it. A compatible transmitter induces a signal in the wire; the receiver follows that signal from above ground.
50% deeper detection than standard tracer wire, with 2× signal clarity for a clearer route to follow.

CopperCore intentionally leaves 40%+ of the conductor’s length exposed to the surrounding soil. That contact helps the signal return through the ground, supporting inductive locating without a direct electrical connection to the wire. Nickel plating provides corrosion resistance where the conductor meets the soil.

CopperCore gives suitable installations a slimmer option than Copperhead’s heavier copper-clad steel wires. Specify around the job: the locating method, ground conditions and demands placed on the wire during installation. Choose a higher-strength grade when the pull calls for it; choose ProTrace when the route also needs an attached warning tape.