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The Role of Underground Utility Markers: Types, Colors, and Their Broad Implications

The Role of Underground Utility Markers: Types, Colors, and Their Broad Implications

The Role of Underground Utility Markers: Types, Colors, and Their Broad Implications

Underground utility markers play an indispensable role in indicating the presence of buried utilities, safeguarding both public safety and the environment. These markers, varying in types and colors, serve as visual guides that inform and protect.

Diverse Types of Pipeline Markers:

  • Post Markers: Stand tall in clear areas, marking the utility route for easy visibility.
  • Buried Markers: Ideal for densely vegetated or developed areas, detectable by special equipment to avoid accidental disturbances.
  • Combo Markers: Blend of post and buried types, offering versatile solutions for utility marking across different terrains.

Color Codes and Their Significance:

  • Yellow: Highlights the presence of gas and petroleum lines, crucial for preventing accidents involving flammable substances.
  • Red: Signals electric power lines, alerting to the risk of electrocution for those working nearby.
  • Blue: Indicates water lines, emphasizing the importance of maintaining service, ensuring water purity, and avoiding contamination.
  • Green: Marks sewer lines, vital for preventing environmental pollution and protecting public health.

In addition to their primary purpose, understanding utility markers is essential for anyone involved in land management or construction activities. This knowledge helps everyone plan and execute work safely, therefore reducing risks to people and the environment. Although the focus here is not solely on herbicide application, the principle of keeping pipeline markers clear and visible applies universally. Ensuring these markers remain clear and visible supports public safety and environmental protection. 

dos PISTOLOS is proud to support safe, reliable utility service with our innovative Double Barreled Sprayer. Right-of-way vegetation managers across America trust dos PISTOLOS for efficient and reliable herbicide application  After all, what good are utility markers if they are obscured by brush and weeds?

To learn more or purchase the dosPISTOLOS, visit dospistolos.com. You can also join our email list to keep up to date with our latest offers and news. 

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Weeding Out the Problems: Importance of Woody Brush Control in Rights-of-Ways

While trees are a common and appealing aspect to a beautifully landscaped lawn or a public park, the general public rarely considers the negative impacts they can have. For example, it is essential to maintain power line clearances in rights-of-ways to prevent outages, fires, and to make a safe place for workers to maintain the lines. And sometimes, if the trees are an invasive species, they need to be removed to protect the natural ecosystem.

Industry Standard vs dos PISTOLOS

Before the production of our dos PISTOLOS sprayer, the industry standard for right-of-way herbicide application was the standard “roll-over” sprayer. We started with an idea to replace this product and craft a simpler, more effective sprayer. Kenny Crewnshaw began to apply his 40 years of application experience to develop the dos PISTOLOS double-barreled sprayer, which is the only two triggered, two outlet sprayer on the market.

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dos PISTOLOS is proud to announce that their innovative
Double Barreled Herbicide Sprayer is now available through Arborchem Products, one of the most
respected names in vegetation management solutions. Arborchem’s unparalleled
commitment to excellence and comprehensive support ensures clients receive the best
in cutting-edge products and industry-leading expertise. The dos PISTOLOS Double
Barreled Sprayer is a logical addition to Arborchem’s extensive line of application
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