One of the largest benefits of a two-wire irrigation system, is the vastly reduced amount of wire needed for the system. With current pricing on copper, a two-wire system is a huge cost savings for Golf Courses. Two-wire irrigation systems also allow for the greatest possible ease of expand-ability. With budgetary constraints and future plans of site expansion at Poolesville, a two-wire system was a no-brainer.
The Rain Bird Integrated control system being installed at Poolesville will use Rain Bird Maxi-Cable. The 2 conductors are used to pass voltage and information to and from all components of the system. The 2 tin coated, bare copper conductors, are insulated in a PVC coating. These two conductors are then laid parallel to each other and wrapped in a PE outer jacket.
The Rain Bird Integrated control system being installed at Poolesville will use Rain Bird Maxi-Cable. The 2 conductors are used to pass voltage and information to and from all components of the system. The 2 tin coated, bare copper conductors, are insulated in a PVC coating. These two conductors are then laid parallel to each other and wrapped in a PE outer jacket.
The system will use 2 separate wire paths. One wire path will use a mix of 12 gauge and 14 gauge Maxi-Cable, while the other will be all 14 gauge Maxi-Cable. This wire sizing is determined based upon the distance of the wire path and the number of rotors on the wire path.
Slices on the Maxi-Cable will be done using Rain Bird DB (Direct Burial) Splice Kits.
Proper splicing techniques must be used to ensure proper functionality of the system. The slightest nick in a wire could cause problems down the road.
For proper slicing techniques, watch the video below.
