The invention is a toneable conduit that can transmit a signal and be
readily detected by toning equipment. The conduit can be coupled with
other conduit to provide extended lengths of conduit. The toneable
conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a wall with an
interior surface, an exterior surface, and a predetermined wall
thickness. A channel preferably extends longitudinally within the wall of
the elongate polymeric tube; a stabilizing rib extends longitudinally
along the interior surface of the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and
is located radially inward from the channel. A continuous wire is
coincident with the channel in the elongate polymeric tube and preferably
coated with a composition that prevents it from adhering to the polymer
melt that forms the elongate polymeric tube. The present invention
includes methods of making the toneable conduit and methods of coupling a
first toneable conduit with a second toneable conduit.