Cut Sheet
P7001D-Rev 9
SCOPE:
1.1
CONSTRUCTION:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
This specification covers the construction
requirements for Underground Feeder
Cable, Type UF and TWU for use in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code for operation at a potential of
600 Volts or less and at a temperature
of 75°C or less. Listed by UL or ETL or
CSA.
Conductor:
Soft drawn bare copper meeting the
requirements of ASTM specification B-3
or B-8.
Temperature Rating:
-10°C +75°C.
Insulation:
Polyvinyl chloride, 75°C rated conforming
to UL Standards 493 and 83.
Manufacturer’s Identification:
Surface marked with Paige-Electric,
voltage rating, size and type, Listing file
numbers, RoHS.
Listing:
All cables shall be tested physically
and electrically in accordance with UL
Standard 493, and 83. All reels and
cartons bear Listing labels.
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Multiple wires, of varying sizes and
colors, are bound together with a
reinforced filmanet tape in a helical
fashion.
Wire splices are the weak link of any electri-
cal circuit. It is especially important to make
proper joints in irrigation systems because
the joints are exposed to wet and damp
environments that can cause corrosion of
the copper conductor and premature failure.
Here are Paige Electric’s recommendations:
• For direct burial, above ground, or in valve
box installations:
Model DBR/Y-6 as manufac-
tured by the 3M Company (Paige specification
P7364D)
• For installation above ground or in valve
boxes: Models 316IR or MGC as manufac-
tured by the 3M Company (Paige specification
P7365D), or Silicone-filled wire nuts as manu-
factured by IDEAL Industries (Paige specification
P7372D)
PARALLEL CONSTRUCTION:
3.1
SPLICING RECOMMENDATIONS:
UNDERGROUND
FEEDER CABLE (UF) & TWU
INSULATION: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
SIZES: 14 AWG - 4/0 AWG
STRAND-
ING
SOLID
SOLID
SOLID
SOLID
7
7
7
19
19
SIZE
AWG
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
1/0
CURRENT
CARRY
CAPACITY*
15
20
30
40
55
70
95
110
125
APPROX.
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
.190
.205
.225
.285
.340
.390
.450
.520
.560
INSULATION
WALL
(INCHES)
.060
.060
.060
.080
.080
.080
.080
.095
.095
spec
P.O. Box 368, Union, NJ O7O83-O368, 9O8-687-781O, 8OO-327-2443, Fax: 9O8-687-2722
04/29/11