{"product_id":"paige-18-awg-direct-burial-sprinkler-cable-250-ft-roll","title":"Paige 18 AWG Multi-Conductor Direct Burial Sprinkler Cable, 250 ft Roll (P7183D, 30 V, UL \/ cETLus Listed)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaige Electric’s P7183D is the cable irrigation contractors actually stock on the truck — UL \/ cETLus listed for direct burial, 18 AWG solid copper conductors, color-coded PVC insulation, PE jacket with a nylon rip cord, sequential footage printed every 2 feet for cut-to-length jobs. Order the 6-conductor for a typical 6-zone front yard, the 8-conductor when you’ve got a master valve and a pump start, or the 13-conductor when you need to wire a full property without pulling a second run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pros Buy P7183D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed for direct burial\u003c\/strong\u003e — UL \/ cETLus rating; trench it in, no conduit required for low-voltage irrigation control runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid bare copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e, ASTM B-3 compliant, 18 AWG — correct gauge for 24 VAC solenoid runs up to ~800 ft per zone (longer with parallel commons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.015 in. color-coded PVC insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — each conductor a distinct color so you can land valves without a multimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.025 in. PE outer jacket with nylon rip cord\u003c\/strong\u003e — strip the jacket without nicking conductors; jacket is UV-stable for above-ground service drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 V rated, 80°C insulation temp\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe across the full 24 VAC irrigation duty + transient spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface marked “Paige Electric P7183D, 18 AWG, \u0026lt;conductor count\u0026gt;, 30V, direct burial sprinkler low energy circuit cable, \u0026lt;listing file no.\u0026gt;, RoHS”\u003c\/strong\u003e — permanent ID on every 2 ft of jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequential footage printed every 2 ft maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut to length and know exactly how much you used on each lateral run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ft put-up on a wooden spool, plastic over-wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e — lasts through a wet trailer week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePick Your Conductor Count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\/6 (P\/N 180040)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 conductors, 0.265 in. outside diameter, ~54 lbs\/MFT. The standard run for residential 4–6 zone systems with one common; gives you headroom for a future master-valve or rain-sensor wire pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\/8 (P\/N 180060)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 conductors, 0.290 in. outside diameter, ~66 lbs\/MFT. Right when the system has 6 zones plus a master valve plus a pump-start relay plus a sensor return, or when you want a couple of spare conductors for a future expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\/13 (P\/N 180091)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 13 conductors, 0.355 in. outside diameter, ~104 lbs\/MFT. The do-it-once cable for a large residential or light-commercial build — 10 zones plus master \/ pump \/ sensor \/ spare, all on a single trench pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Paige Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpec sheet: P7183D Rev 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor: solid bare copper, 18 AWG, ASTM B-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor insulation: 0.015 in. PVC, color-coded, 80°C rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter jacket: 0.025 in. PE with nylon rip cord, UV \/ sunlight resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage rating: 30 V (suitable for all 24 VAC irrigation control circuits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListing: UL or ETL or CSA, file number printed on jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest standard: UL 1493\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking: surface-printed every 2 ft maximum with Paige ID, AWG, conductor count, 30V, direct burial sprinkler cable, listing file number, sequential footage, RoHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut-up: 250 ft per wooden spool (500 \/ 1000 \/ 2500 ft also available from Paige — contact us if you need a different length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended splice for direct burial: 3M DBR\/Y-6 (waterproof gel-filled wire nut, Paige spec P7364D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended splice for above-ground \/ valve box: 3M 316IR \/ 3M MGC, or IDEAL silicone-filled wire nuts (Paige spec P7365D \/ P7372D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSplice It Right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire splices are the failure point of every irrigation control circuit — the joint sits in a wet, occasionally flooded valve box for years. Paige’s own recommendation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect burial, above ground, or in a valve box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3M DBR\/Y-6 (the yellow gel-filled wire nut). Spec P7364D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove ground or in a valve box only:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3M 316IR or 3M MGC, or any silicone-filled wire nut from IDEAL Industries. Spec P7365D \/ P7372D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkipping the gel and using a plain wire nut underground is the #1 cause of dead zones we troubleshoot in the field. Spend the $0.80 per splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing the Run\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 24 VAC solenoid runs, 18 AWG handles a single-station run up to about 800 ft (using one conductor for the station and one for the common). Beyond that, parallel commons or step up to 14 AWG. For pump-start or master-valve circuits with multiple solenoids energized simultaneously, derate by 30%. Pull the longest single run first when planning conductor count — you want the long zone on a dedicated conductor, not a shared one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3M DBR\/Y-6 direct-burial wire nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the only splice we recommend underground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunter PGV \/ Rain Bird DV valve solenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard 24 VAC, compatible with any 18 AWG run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunter X-Core \/ Pro-C \/ HPC controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e — all controllers we stock land on 18 AWG cable; pair with a 6-conductor for a 4-station controller, 8-conductor for 6-station, 13-conductor for an HPC or P2C with expansion modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paige","offers":[{"title":"18\/6","offer_id":54214023938340,"sku":"50792","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\/8","offer_id":54214023971108,"sku":"50793","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\/13","offer_id":54214024003876,"sku":"50794","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/paige-18-awg-direct-burial-sprinkler-cable-250-ft-reel-standing-on-edge_6d7f8e8c-d09e-4448-8967-ebdab4fcd19f.jpg?v=1780501297","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/paige-18-awg-direct-burial-sprinkler-cable-250-ft-roll","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}