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3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y

  

1.0 SCOPE:
1.1 The 3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y is used to electrically connect two or more pre–stripped copper wires and moisture seal the connection for direct burial. It includes the 3M R/Y+ Electrical Spring Connector and a high impact, UV-resistant polypropylene tube prefilled with moisture-resistant gel. It is ideal for splicing wires and cables in irrigation and Low Voltage Lighting systems. For residential, commercial, golf, and other green industry applications.
2.0 PACKAGING DETAILS:
 
Paige Part Number 270670 270671
3M Part Number DBR/Y Bulk DBR/Y Kit
Description Bulk pack of 100 each gel-filled tubes and twist-on
connectors.
25 Kits in a plastic bag. 2 gel-filled tubes and 2 twist-on connectors per bag.
Case Data Weight 5.1 lbs
2,3 Kg
3.5 lbs
1,6 Kg
Dimensions 14.25 x 7.625 x 7.5 inches
36 x 19 x 19 cm
13 x 7.6 x 6 inches
33 x 19 x 15 cm
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Data
Quantities 75 cases
7,500 tubes
133 cases
6,650 tubes (3,325 kits-of-2)
Weights 402 lbs
183 Kg
485 lbs
221 Kg
Dimensions 48 x 42 x 43 inches
122 x 107 x 109 cm
48 x 42 x 47.5 inches
122 x 107 x 121 cm
Volume 50.2 ft³
1,42 m³
55.4 ft³
1,57 m³
 
3.0 FEATURES:
  3.1 Reduces inventory and SKUs:
Designed to replaces the following 3M connectors: DBY, DBR, DBY-6, DBR-6, DBY-Kit, DBR-Kit, DBY-6-Kit, DBR-6-Kit. Reduces the SKUs from 8 to 2 (DBR/Y and DBR/Y Kit.)
3.2 Rated for 600 volts:
One connector for most connections required in irrigation (conventional and decoder types) and landscape lighting systems.
3.3 Bulk or Kits-of-two connectors:
Each waterproof connector includes the R/Y+ twist-on connector (wire nut*), and a gel-filled tube
3.4 Water Resistant & Rain Tight:
The DBR/Y may be installed above or below ground, inside a “valve box” or buried next to a valve-in-head sprinkler or light fixture.
3.5 Sunlight resistant:
Connector can be used above or below ground level.
3.6 Strain relief:
The gel-filled tube includes a lid that compresses the wire insulation when closed. This applies a pressure, known as “strain relief” that keeps the connection inside the tube when the wires are pulled-upon. The connector tube includes channels for three sets of wires.
     
  3.7 Operating temperature:
    -40°F to 221°F (-40°C to 105°C)
     
  3.8 Made in the USA by the 3M Company:
    Unquestioned quality by a name you can trust!
 
3.9 The R/Y+ connector has an aggressive quick-bite:
  It makes a fast and reliable mechanical connection over a wide temperature range. The R/Y+ connector locks in place when inserted into the gel-filled tube. It accepts a multitude of direct burial copper wire combinations, as listed in the Table below. Listed for USA and IEC Publications. Certified for Canada. CE passport to European Union countries.


Metric Wire Combination
Cross section capacity 2,0 mm² through 16,0 mm²
Quantity Size Type
5 - 7 0,5 mm² sol/str.
3 - 7 0,75 mm² sol/str.
2 - 8 1,0 mm² sol/str.
2 - 7 1,5 mm² sol/str.
2 - 5 2,5 mm² sol/str.
2 - 4 4,0 mm² sol/str.
2 6,0 mm² sol/str.
* Only AWG wire size combinations are UL LISTED or CSA Certified.