The antenna finds its level
The ball’s internal antenna settles into position as the shell moves.

Backfill covers the valve and the branch alike. Mark the point your maintenance crew will need to return to. Choose 1403-XR to mark a valve, branch or pipe connection during construction or maintenance. Tapex code 016106 identifies the blue water variant. The antenna levels itself inside the ball as the outer shell settles. A compatible locator can then pick up the buried marker, giving the crew a useful place to start.
The ball’s internal antenna settles into position as the shell moves.
A passive marker gives the crew a way back to a valve, branch or pipe connection.
Colour and frequency distinguish the water marker.
Add Location Tools to
Select an EMS-capable model that supports this marker’s utility frequency. Confirm the working range for the intended burial depth. Use the marker response to narrow the search for the recorded point.

Upgrade to Water Programmable Marker Balls
Choose the water programmable marker ball, 1423-XR/iD, when the next crew also needs asset information. Store pipe size, material and valve reference in the marker. Use a compatible iD locator to retrieve the information; read/write ranges must be checked separately.
