Service Aids
FAQs
Service aids such as site marking crayons, temporary paints, and detection aids are used to:
- Mark underground cable or duct routes during civil works
- Identify drill or fix points for brackets and cabinets
- Label jointing pits, splice points or cable paths
- Highlight hazard areas or no-dig zones
They are essential for safe and accurate planning before excavation, duct installation or cable laying.
Common types include:
- Survey & marker paints for marking ground positions, duct routes and excavation lines
- Temporary marker sprays for short term markings for utility or telecom works
- Paint crayons / lumber crayons for writing on rough surfaces like concrete, metal or timber
- Line marking wands for clean ground marking without bending
These are widely used during pre-install surveys, civil engineering and telecom rollout work.
Leak detection tools are used to locate air or duct leaks in blown fibre installations and underground cabling systems. They help:
- Identify microduct leaks before blowing fibre
- Locate damaged duct sections during maintenance
- Prevent air pressure loss during fibre installation
- Improve blown fibre performance and efficiency
Leak detection is essential in FTTx, GPON, metro fibre and backbone duct networks.
Yes, professional utility grade marking paints are designed for safe, temporary use. They are:
- Fast drying and high visibility for outdoor works
- Weather resistant but fade naturally over time
- Available in utility colour standards (e.g. Red = Power, Blue = Water, Green = Telecom)
Always check local streetworks regulations (NRSWA/Chapter 8) when marking public surfaces.