P.O. Box 368, Union, NJ 07083-0368, 908-687-7810, 800-327-2443, Fax: 908-687-8860
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UNDERGROUND
LOW ENERGY
CIRCUIT CABLE
SPT STYLE (PARALLEL)
INSULATION: PVC
SIZE: 18 AWG THRU 8 AWG - 2 CONDUCTORS
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SCOPE |
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1.1 |
This specification covers the construction
requirements for two conductor underground low energy circuit
cables for outdoor low voltage lighting. Construction consists
of stranded uncoated annealed copper conductors, laid parallel
and insulated with polyvinyl chloride. Listed by UL or ETL
or CSA to UL Standard 1493 and CSA 22.2 No.35. |
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CONSTRUCTION: |
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2.1 |
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SIZE
AWG |
STRANDING |
INSULATION
MIN AVE
WALL (MILS) |
NOMINAL
DIMENSIONS
(INCHES) |
18
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41/.0063"
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45
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.290 x .145
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| 16 |
26/.0100" |
45 |
.320 x .160 |
| 14 |
41/.0100" |
45 |
.350 x .175 |
| 12 |
65/.0100" |
45 |
.390 x .195 |
| 10 |
104/.0100" |
45 |
.440 x .220 |
| 8 |
133/.0111" |
60 |
.590 x .295 |
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2.2 |
Conductors:
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Bunch or rope stranded uncoated annealed copper
conforming to UL requirements. |
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Assembly: |
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The two conductors are laid parallel and
insulated. A continuous web shall keep
the conductors together. |
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2.4 |
Insulation |
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Black polyvinyl chloride conforming to Underwriters
Laboratories Class 43 60� C thermoplastic, suitable for direct
burial. One leg has raised ridges for polarity. |
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2.5 |
Marking: |
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Plain leg of wire indent or ink printed: "Paige Electric Size AWG 2/C Underground Low Energy Circuit Cable Sunlight Resistant for Outdoor Lighting Listing file Number RoHS" |
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2.6 |
Testing: |
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2.6.1 |
Conductors must be able to
be separated without showing copper
and must still meet UL minimum wall
requirements. Certification by QC that
seperation test was performed on each
reel. |
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| 3.0 |
SPLICING RECOMMENDATIONS: |
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Wire splices are the weak link of
any electrical circuit. It is especially
important to make proper joints in
landscape lighting systems because
the joints are exposed to wet and
damp environments that can cause
corrosion of the copper conductor,
premature failure, and fires. Paige
Electric recommends the strict use of
Model DBR/Y-6, as manufactured by
the 3M Company (Paige specification
P7364D) or Silicone-filled wire nuts as
manufactured by IDEAL Industries (Paige
specification P7372D) |
5/11/2016