Paige Catalog-Wiring Guide
Paige Catalog-Wiring Guide
Paige Catalog-Wiring Guide
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Contents
WHY PAIGE 3
IRRIGATION
Wires and Cables
Installation Tips 4
Power Wires 4 - 6
Control Valve Wires 7
Communication Cables 8
Decoder, 2-wire, 2-core cables 9
Decoder Cable Fuse Devices 10
Decoder Cable Fuse Devices,
with Lightning Protection 11
Protecting Electric Equipment from
Lightning and Power Surges
Lightning arrester 12
Grounding controllers 12 photo: courtesy Hunter Industries
Bonding controllers 13
Shielding underground wires and cables 13
Grounding decoder circuits 14 - 18
Bonding and shielding decoder circuits 14 - 18
Components for grounding, bonding and shielding 18
Installation tips for grounding, bonding and shielding 18 - 19
SPLICE ACCESSORIES
Irrigation wire connectors, dry locations 20
Irrigation wire connectors, wet and damp locations 21 - 23
Wire Marking Tags 22
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
Low Voltage Lighting Cables 24
Timers 24
Photo Controls 24
Waterproof Connectors 25
Low Voltage Lighting Components 26
CONTACTS 27
WARRANTY 27
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WIRES & CABLES
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SINGLE CONDUCTORS, TYPE THWN – This type of wire is used in applications where the end
user requires a high degree of safety and it must be installed in conduit. Available
from 14 AWG up to 1000MCM AWG. See specification number P7316 for available
colors. Detailed color code requirements are available form the American Society of
Irrigation Consultants, ASIC Guideline 102-2004 (www.asic.org, “Design Guides”.)
All branch circuit wires shall be type THWN and sized according to the irrigation
system plans. These wires must be installed in conduit. The wires shall not occupy
more than 40% of the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the conduit. They
are to be UL® listed for in-conduit installations in wet applications, and rated at 600
volts. The copper conductors shall be insulated with PVC/Nylon and colored as follows:
TYPE UF-B CABLE (120 VAC SYSTEMS ONLY) – This type of cable facilitates installation since
the three conductors are installed within an outer jacket, which gives the cable
more robust qualities. Available from 14 AWG/2c-with ground up to 6 AWG/
2c-with ground.
All branch circuit power cables shall be type UF-B. They are to be UL® listed for
direct burial, and rated at 600 volts. The cable shall include “three conductors”.
The inner copper conductors shall be insulated with high dielectric PVC and
Nylon. The outer jacket will be gray PVC and is to be sunlight resistant. The
inner conductors are colored black, white, and bare copper.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7295D
(http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7295D.htm)
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TYPE TRAY CABLE – This type of cable is widely used on large projects such as golf courses, parks,
schools, commercial and industrial sites, cemeteries, etc., because of its
ease of installation and toughness at a reasonable price. Available from
14 AWG/3c up to 4/0 AWG/3c. Detailed color code requirements are
available form the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, ASIC
Guideline 102-2004 (www.asic.org, “Design Guides”.)
All branch circuit power cables shall be type Tray Cable. They are to be UL®
listed for direct burial, and rated at 600 volts. The cable shall include “three
conductors” (for 120 or 240 volt circuits.) The inner copper conductors shall be
insulated with high dielectric PVC and Nylon. The outer jacket will be black
PVC and is to be sunlight resistant. The inner conductors are colored (usually
blue, red and black) or numbered (1, 2, and 3.) Inner conductors shall be
color-coded at every splice and termination using Vinyl Electrical Color Coding
Tape (3M #35) to National Electrical Code® and electrical industry standards,
as per the chart below:
Branch Circuit
Conductor 120-volt 240-volt
For
Color cables with colored inner conductors,
Tape Color color coding shall be executed as follows
Black none none (note that color coding is different for 120-volt
and 240-volt systems):
Red white none
Blue green green
Branch Circuit
Conductor 120-volt 240-volt For cables with numbered inner conductors,
Color color coding shall be executed as follows
Tape Color
(note that color coding is different for 120-volt
Black (1) none none and 240-volt systems):
Red (2) white red
Blue (3) green green
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CONTROL VALVE WIRES for 24 VAC (nominal) circuits
(choose one of the following):
SINGLE CONDUCTORS, TYPE UF/TWU – This type of wire is a general purpose, direct burial, prod-
uct that is widely used on all kinds of irrigation systems. Available from 14 AWG up to 1/0
AWG. See specification number P7001D for available colors and stripes.
Wires connecting the remote control valves to the irrigation controller shall be single con-
ductors, type UF/TWU. Its construction incorporates a solid copper conductor and PVC
insulation. The wires shall be listed for direct burial in irrigation systems and be rated at a
minimum of 30 VAC. Wire sizes and colors are defined in the irrigation plans and other
specifications.
SINGLE CONDUCTORS, TYPE PE – This type of wire, listed as Golf Course Sprinkler wire, was specifi-
cally designed for the harsh conditions of landscape projects where chemicals such as fertil-
izers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides are frequently applied. This product is excellent
for these applications. See specification number P7079D for available colors and stripes.
Wires connecting the remote control valves to the irrigation controller shall be single conduc-
tors, type PE. Its construction incorporates a solid copper conductor and polyethylene (PE) insula-
tion. The wires shall be listed for direct burial in irrigation systems and be rated at a minimum
of 30 VAC. Wire sizes and colors are defined in the irrigation plans and other specifications.
“18-MULTI” – This direct burial cable is available with varying numbers of 18 AWG conduc-
tors, ranging from 2 to 25. It is used primarily in residential and small commercial irrigation
projects.
The irrigation cable shall incorporate enough wires to accommodate all the valves it is
designed to control, plus some spares for future expansion. For example, if the cable will
activate 6 valves, then the number of wires needed is: 6 hot + 1 common + 2 spares =
9 wires. This cable would be called out as 18 AWG/9c. The construction shall include
insulated solid copper conductors and an overall PE jacket. The cable shall be listed as
Undergound Low Energy Circuit Cable.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7183D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7183D.htm)
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COMMUNICATION CABLES (choose one of the following):
Compatible with Toro SYSTEMS – Typically uses a 16 AWG/1-pair cable. It is available
as shielded or shielded/armored. The latter is rodent and lightning resistant. (Chose one of
the following):
SHIELDED – The communication cable shall be 16 AWG/1-pair. The construction shall include tin
coated copper conductors, an aluminum shield to prevent cross-talk, a drain wire for grounding
the cable, and an overall PE jacket. The cable shall be listed for direct burial.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7162D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7162D.htm)
SHIELDED AND ARMORED - The communication cable shall be 16 AWG/1-pair. The construc-
tion shall include tin coated copper conductors, an aluminum shield to prevent cross-talk, a drain
wire for grounding the cable, a stainless steel tape (also to be grounded) helically wrapped
around the pair of wires, and an overall PVC jacket. The cable shall be listed for direct burial.
MAXICOM SYSTEMS - The communication cable shall be 19 AWG with a minimum of 3-pairs
(or 6-pairs or 12-pairs, etc.) The cable construction shall be type PE-39 or PE-54 or PE-89.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7315D (for PE-39, & PE-54, or PE-89).
(http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7073D.htm and http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7315D.htm)
SHIELDED AND ARMORED - The communication cable shall be 18 AWG/2-pair. The con-
struction shall include tin coated copper conductors, an aluminum shield to prevent cross-talk,
a drain wire for grounding the cable, a stainless steel tape (also to be grounded) helically
wrapped around the pairs of wires, and an overall PVC jacket. The cable shall be listed
for direct burial.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7171D-A (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7171D-A.htm
Rain Bird, Maxi and MAXICOM are trademarks of Rain Bird Corporation; Toro is a trademark of The Toro Company;
Hunter is a trademark of Hunter Industries Inc.
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DECODER AND 2-WIRE/2-CORE CABLES – Custom cables have been designed
by Paige Electric for various manufacturers of decoder systems, each some-
what different. (choose one of the following):
Compatible with TORO SYSTEMS – These cables feature 2 twisted wires, so that they stay together dur-
ing the installation process and offer some opposition to electrical flow during lightning strikes. These twisted
pairs are available in 9 different color combinations.
They are also available with a tough High Density Polyethylene outer jacket for additional mechanical
strength. The outer jacket is a loose tube that slides off easily when being removed and is available in 6
different colors per size to facilitate circuit identification. This cable is specifically designed for the harsh con-
ditions of landscape projects where chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides are
frequently applied. Available in 14 AWG/2c and 12AWG/2c constructions.
WITHOUT OUTER JACKET: The decoder cable shall consist of 2 wires,
twisted together. Its construction shall incorporate solid copper conductors
with an extra-thick PE insulation with a minimum wall thickness of 0.075”.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7389D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7389.htm)
WITH OUTER JACKET: The decoder cable shall consist of 2 wires, twisted
together. Its construction shall incorporate solid copper conductors with PE
insulation. A loose tube-High Density Polyethylene jacket shall cover the
twisted wires. The jacket colors shall be such as to facilitate the identification
of the various zones. Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7350D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7350.htm)
Compatible with RAIN BIRD, BASELINE, AND UNDERHILL SYSTEMS – These decoder systems utilize
14 AWG/2c or 12 AWG/2c cable. See specification number P7072D for
available outer jacket colors.The decoder cable shall be 14 AWG/2c or
12 AWG/2c cable as shown on the irrigation plans and specifications. The
cable shall include two type UF/TWU wires with a PE outer jacket. The colors
of the outer jacket shall be as called-for in the irrigation plans and specifica-
tions. Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7072D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7072D.htm)
Compatible with HUNTER SYSTEMS – These cables feature 2 twisted wires, so that they stay together
during the installation process and offer some opposition to electrical flow during lightning strikes. They are
also available with a tough High Density Polyethylene outer jacket for additional mechanical strength. The
outer jacket is a loose tube that slides off easily when being removed and is available in 6 different colors per
size to facilitate circuit identification. This cable is specifically designed for the harsh conditions of landscape
projects where chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides are frequently applied.
Available in 14 AWG/2c and 12AWG/2c constructions.
WITHOUT OUTER JACKET: The decoder cable shall consist of 2 wires, twisted
together. Its construction shall incorporate solid copper conductors with an extra-
thick PE insulation with a minimum wall thickness of 0.060”. Paige Electric Co., LP
specification number P7313D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7313D.htm)
WITH OUTER JACKET: The decoder cable shall consist of 2 wires, twisted
together. Its construction shall incorporate solid copper conductors with PE insula-
tion. A loose tube-High Density Polyethylene jacket shall cover the twisted wires.
The jacket colors shall be such as to facilitate the identification of the various
zones. Paige Electric Co., LP specification number P7354D (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/P7354D.htm)
Rain Bird, Maxi and Maxicom are trademarks of Rain Bird Corporation; Toro is a trademark of The Toro Company; Hunter is a trademark of Hunter
Industries Inc; Baseline is a trademark of Baseline, Inc.; Underhill is a trademark of Underhill International Corp.
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DECODER CABLE FUSE DEVICES (DCFD)TM, WITHOUT LIGHTNING PROTECTION
These products were specifically designed as electrical
isolation devices to help with troubleshooting of damaged
or non-functioning 2-Wire irrigation systems. Single or mul-
tiple sections of the electrical circuit can be disconnected or
isolated by simply removing a fuse, without cutting wires or
undoing splices/joints. Patent Pending.
Decoder Cable
Cable loop - 36” from Fuse Device
ground level to the top Paige 270DCFDx
of the loop
”
36
3M DBR/Y-6
Waterproof
Connector
Paige 270672
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DECODER CABLE FUSE DEVICES (DCFD)TM, WITH LIGHTNING PROTECTION
These devices incorporate high surge current lighting
arrester on the input and each of the output wires.
Thisprotects the DCFD and electronic equipment
upstream and downstream.
Marking Tag
Paige 270WMT
Decoder Cable
Cable loop - 36” from Fuse Device
Ground Plate (4” x 36”)
ground level to the top Paige 270DCFDx
Paige 182201IC
of the loop
”
36
Re-entable Connector
Paige 270RC2
Upstream 2-Wire
Decoder Cable
”
30
”
10:30 P 36
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Irrigation
Controller
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Downstream 2-Wire
Decoder Cables
12
Wire
Decoder Splice
2-Wire Paths
DCFD3L DCFD1L
Three-way Inline
DCFDL
Two-way 3 4 5 6 16 17 18 19 20
1 2
13
Decoder
7
Solenoid
14
Ground
8 Grid
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PROTECTING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FROM LIGHTNING
AND POWER SURGES
Electronic irrigation equipment should be grounded to the earth, and bonded, in accordance with the
requirements of the NEC®. Bonding wires should be installed so that they act as a shield to protect the wires
in the trench from lightning strikes. Lightning arresters should be incorporated into the electronic equipment if
not already supplied by its manufacturer. Below are specific details and recommendations from Paige Electric.
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS
Most irrigation controllers are supplied with lightning protection on the secondary
circuits, but not on the incoming power wires.
The Paige Electric 250090LED arrester can be used to protect the controller
from surges coming from the 120 or 240 Vac wires. This arrester incorporates
a visible green LED to indicate that the unit is ready to fire in case of a power or
lightning surge. It should be replaced when the LED is not lit.
The Paige Electric 270SSG Surge Guard arrester is designed to protect Irrigation decoder two-wire paths
and solenoids from power and lightning surges. It can also be used to protect Landscape Lighting fixtures.
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GROUNDING CONTROLLERS
The following details are the minimum requirement for supplementary grounding and bonding of any irrigation
controller, weather station, interface, etc. Other details, for a multitude of field situations, are available from the
American Society of Irrigation Consultants, ASIC Guideline 100-2002 (www.asic.org, “Design Guides”.)
CONTROLLER PLASTIC SWEEP ELL,
1-1/2" (40 mm) OR
LARGER)
4" x 8' (10,2 cm x 2,4 m)
GROUND PLATE
CONCRETE
PAD
GROUND PLATE
6 AWG (17,2 mm 2) SOLID BARE COPPER (GREEN THE SPHERE OF
w/25' OF PRE-WELDED 6AWG
INSULATED OPTIONAL) BONDING WIRE(S)
(Paige 160635 bare copper or 150854 green)
GREEN/YELLOW WIRE INFLUENCE
(Paige 182199IC)
C
EARTH CONTACT
GROUND ROD w/25' OF BACKFILL (Paige
PRE-WELDED 6AWG 1820058 [PowerSet®])
GREEN WIRE (Paige
182007IC6)
SIDE VIEW
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BONDING CONTROLLERS
The grounding of an irrigation controller is referred-to by NEC® the as “Supplementary or Auxiliary grounding.”
And for safety reasons, the NEC® requires that all supplementary grounds be “bonded” to each other and to
the service entrance ground (power source) as shown below.
This is also a
Electrical and
Electronics
Engineers
(IEEE Standard
1100-1999.)
TO OTHER CONTROLLERS
Note that the
bonding wires
BLACK (LINE OR HOT)
are in addition WHITE (GROUNDED CONDUCTOR OR NEUTRAL
to the equip- GREEN OR BARE (EQUIPMENT GROUND)
ment ground, BONDING CONDUCTOR
which is com-
monly referred-
to as “the green EARTH GROUND BY THE UTILITY COMPANY SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND
wire.” For 120
Vac power sources, the wires are Black, White and Green. For 240 Vac power sources, the wires are Black,
Red and Green. Power wires must always be kept together in a trench, conduit, tray, etc. The bonding conduc-
tors are required to be 6 AWG solid bare copper, unless the system power conductors are larger than 1/0
AWG, in which case the bonding wires are to be 4 AWG solid bare copper.
The conductor is laid in as straight a line as possible, and when necessary to make bends, do so in a sweeping
motion as defined in the Installation section below. The shield network is to be connected to the service entrance
earth ground, to all electronic equipment ground lugs, and all equipment supplementary grounding electrodes.
One such network is necessary for each power source. DO NOT INTERCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT GROUND
WIRES FROM DIFFERENT POWER SOURCE SERVICE ENTRANCES.
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GROUNDING DECODER CIRCUITS
In decoder systems, the lightning protection/arresters are either built into the decoder or they are wired exter-
nally, depending on the manufacturer. Without lightning arresters, the decoders are vulnerable to lightning
damage. In order for these arresters to discharge lightning energy efficiently, they must be grounded.
DECODER
Solenoids
Decoder
To
3M DBR/Y-6
36" [PAIGE ELECTRIC
270672]
THE SHERE OF
Shielding Wires 182201LC]
”
30
INFLUENCE
Ground Plate
2-WIRE
DECODER
CABLE
POWERSET®
EARTH
CONTACT
BACKFILLL, 50 LBS
[PAIGE
ELECTRIC
1820058]
10 AWG BONDING/
SHIELDING WIRE
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 160465]
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DECODERS WITH GROUND WIRES & INTERNAL LIGHTNING
ARRESTER, NOT GROUNDED:
Solenoids
Decoder
To
Valve Box
DECODER
CABLE LOOP
- 36” FROM
GROUND LEVEL
TO THE TOP
OF THE LOOP
3M DBR/Y-6
WATERPROOF CONNECTOR ”
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 270672] 36
MARKING
TAG
[PAIGE
270WMT]
10 AWG BONDING/
SHIELDING WIRE
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 160465]
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DECODERS PROTECTED BY EXTERNAL LIGHTNING ARRESTER
Solenoid
DBR/Y-6
Decoder
To
Lightning Connectors
Arrester
36"
Valve
Box
Re-enterable
Connector
Bonding &
THE SHERE OF Shielding Wires
INFLUENCE
DECODER
CABLE LOOP
Ground - 36” FROM
Plate GROUND LEVEL
TO THE TOP
OF THE LOOP
RE-ENTERABLE
CONNECTOR ”
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 36
270RC2]
EXTERNAL
3M DBR/Y-6 ARESTER
[PAIGE ELECTRIC
270672]
MARKING
TAG
[PAIGE GROUND
270WMT]
PLATE (4”X
” 36”)
36 [PAIGE
ELECTRIC
3 0” 182201LC]
2-WIRE
DECODER
CABLE
POWERSET®
EARTH
CONTACT
BACKFILLL, 50 LBS
[PAIGE
ELECTRIC
1820058]
10 AWG BONDING/
SHIELDING WIRE
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 160465]
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2-WIRE/2-CORE SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRATED DECODER & SOLENOID
DBR/Y-6
Decoder
Lightning Connectors
Arrester Solenoid
36"
Valve
Box
Re-enterable
Connector
Bonding &
THE SHERE OF Shielding Wires
INFLUENCE
Ground 3M DBR/Y-6
Plate WATERPROOF RE-ENTERABLE
ARRESTER CONNECTOR CONNECTOR
[PAIGE ELECTRIC
[PAIGE ELECTRIC
270672]
270RC2]
LIGHTNING
ARESTER
GROUND
PLATE (4”X
36”)
INTEGRATED [PAIGE
DEVICE ELECTRIC
182201LC]
(DECODER + SOLENOID)
POWERSET®
EARTH
CONTACT
BACKFILLL, 50 LBS
[PAIGE
ELECTRIC
1820058]
MARKING
TAG
[PAIGE
270WMT]
36” CABLE
LOOP
2-WIRE
DECODER
CABLE 10 AWG BONDING/
SHIELDING WIRE
[PAIGE ELECTRIC 160465]
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GROUNDING/BONDING/SHIELDING COMPONENTS
The ground grid components shall be installed with the dimensional relationships shown in the details
above. WIRES, CABLES, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED OUTSIDE “THE SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE” OF THE GROUNDING ELECTRODES.
All underground splices to ground rods and bonding conductors are to be made using Cadweld “One-Shot” kits or
Re-enterable connectors (2,3,4 or 6 positions).
The ground rod has a minimum diameter of 5/8” (16 mm) and a minimum length of 10 feet (3.05 m.) A 25-foot
(7.62m) continuous length of 6 AWG, green insulated, solid bare copper wire is pre-welded to the ground
rod. Heavy-duty adhesive-lined shrink tubing shall cover the weld joint to minimize corrosion and maintain the
weld during the installation process. These are to be driven into the ground in a vertical position, or at a angle
of up to 45 degrees. [Paige Electric part number 182007IC6.]
Copper ground plates are made of a copper alloy intended for grounding applications and have minimum
dimensions as follows:
• For grounding controllers - 4” x 8’ x 0.0625” (101.6 mm x 2.44 m x 1.6 mm.) A 25-foot (7.62 m)
continuous length of 6 AWG, green insulated, with extruded yellow stripe, solid bare copper wire is
welded to the plate. [Paige Electric part number 182199IC]
• For grounding decoders and 2-Wire/2-Core circuits - 4” x 3’ x 0.0625” (101.6 mm x 2.44 m x
0.9 mm.) A 15-foot (4.57 m) continuous length of 10 AWG, green insulated, with extruded yellow stripe,
solid bare copper wire is welded to the plate. [Paige Electric part number 182201IC]
The ground plates are to be installed to a minimum depth of 30” (76 cm), or below the frost line if it is lower than 30”.
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Two 50-pound bags of PowerSet“ [Paige Electric part number 1820058] “Earth Contact Material” must be spread
so that it surrounds the 8-foot copper plate evenly along its length within a 6” (152 mm) wide trench. Use one
bag only for the installation of 3-foot ground plates. Salts, fertilizers, bentonite clay, cement, coke, carbon, and
other chemicals are not to be used to improve soil conductivity because these materials are corrosive and will cause
the copper electrodes to erode and become less effective with time. It is important that the Earth Contact Material
completely surrounds the ground plate and 6” (152 mm) of the insulation of the green wire, as shown in the detail,
in order to minimize corrosion.
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splice
accessories
MECHANICAL CONNECTORS
These connectors are for above ground installations, in a dry environment.
They can also be immersed in waterproof resins or gels for underground installations.
Twist-on connectors (aka wire nuts ) – The new 3M “Performance Plus” connectors
have an incredible bite. They grab the wires quickly and twist them together with
ease. The wings make it easy on the fingers!
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WATERPROOF CONNECTORS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
These gel-filled connectors are used for above or below grade applications, in damp
or wet environments.
DBR/Y-6 and DBO/B-6 – These new connectors from 3M incorporates the great features
of a “Performance Plus” wire nut with the proven reliability of the DBY/DBR series that was the
backbone of the irrigation industry for over 20 years. These UL-listed products (Direct Burial, file
E102356) can be used with confidence on any irrigation system, especially 2-Wire/2-Core.
DB144 – This product was the recipient of the 2006 Irrigation Association Product of
the Year Award. It utilizes a 3-position bus bar, where each position will accept a wide
range of wire size combinations up to three 4 AWG.
316IR & MGC - These UL-listed products (Wire Connectors and Soldering
Lugs, file E23438) are a low cost solution for reliable connections/joints
of “valve wires” to the solenoids of conventional irrigation systems. There is
no stripping of the wires required, which means lower labor costs.
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RESINS
Resin kits use a two-part epoxy especially designed to waterproof wires that have been mechanically joined using
wire nuts, split bolts, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
Cable Stripping Tools
Part No. For removing cable Outer jackets of:
270004 Any round cable with 0.18” to 10.0”
Power Cords
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Bonding/Shielding Wires
10 AWG Solid Bare Copper
RE-ENTERABLE CONNECTORS (Paige 160465) or
10 AWG Green
(Paige 150350)
Conductor
Sleeve
Conductor
Lug
Set-Screw
Access Plug
These connectors were designed for installations in wet or damp locations, and are re-enterable. The connector can
be installed underground, in a valve box, in concrete or direct buried in earth. It can also be continually submerged
in water to a maximum depth of 6 feet.
The Re-enterable connector can be used in conjunction with Decoders or Lightning Aresters or Decoder Cable Fuse
Devices, or multiple wire connections.
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landscapelighting
Low Voltage Lighting systems utilize a number of products with varying quality and price points.
These include transformers, light fixtures, cables, timers, photo controls, waterproof connectors, etc.
Paige Electric offers many of these products to: Original Equipment Manufacturers, irrigation distributors,
and lighting equipment suppliers.
TIMERS
Mechanical timers are used in conjunction with Photo Controls. The photo
control ensures that the lights only come on when it’s dark, while the timer deter-
mines the on and off time. Paige Electric offers the only known UL-recognized
timer for this specific application (270TN111RM.)
Digital “Astronomic” timers have the ability to determine sunrise and sunset for every day of
the year. And, once you program the timer with information on your location, they can turn the lights
on and off using any combination of sunrise, sunset, and specific on-off times. For example, the timer
can be set to turn on the lights at sunset and turn them off at 11:00 PM. It could also be programmed
to come back on at 5:00 AM and off at sunrise. These are available in indoor and outdoor models
and are UL-listed for those applications.
HB880R
270DT200LT Intermatic Indoor Digital Timer, Astromomic, dual outlets (left & right), easy programming
270457Z Tork Indoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, low cost, dual outlets (left & bottom)
270DT620CL Intermatic Indoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, dual outlets (left & right)
270HB880R Intermatic Outdoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, dual outlets, bottom
PHOTO CONTROLS
These devices are used in conjunction with Low Voltage Lighting transformers and timers to
ensure lights are only on when it’s dark. Paige Electric photo controls feature extra long wire 2704221P
leads to facilitate wiring in virtually all situations.
Paige Electric Co., LP specification Phot0 Controls (http://www.paigewire.com/specs/photo_controls.htm)
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WATERPROOF CONNECTORS FOR LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING
Wire splices/joints are the weak link of any electrical circuit. Paige Electric offers professional grade con-
nectors for both conventional and hub/spider lighting systems.
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LOW VOLTAGE
LIGHTING COMPONENTS
Paige Part No. Description
180xxx Low Voltage lighting cables, 18 to 8 AWG, 2-conductors (zipped)
270TN111RM Intermatic Outdoor Mechanical Timer, Black, Right outlet
270422A Tork Intdoor Mechanical Timer, White, Right outlet
270403A Tork Intdoor Mechanical Timer, White, Bottomt outlet
270457Z Tork Indoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, low cost, dual outlets (left & bottom)
270DT620CL Intermatic Indoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, dual outlets (left & right)
270HB800RC Intermatic Outdoor Digital Timer, Astronomic, dual outlets, bottom
270K4221 Photo Control, swivel mount
270672 DBR/Y-6 waterproof connectors, 18 to 10 AWG
270MGC Moisture Guard waterproof connectors, 14 to 12 AWG
270iXXX Silicone-filled Twist-on Connectors, 18 to 8 AWG
270MH14BCX 3M Crimp-n-Shrink, Water resistant butt connector 18-14 AWG
270MH10BCX 3M Crimp-n-Shrink, Water resistant butt connector 18-10 AWG
270WMT Wire Marking Tag
270WMP Wire Marking Pen
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