Contractor Talk - Construction and Remodeling Site
CLICK HERE AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY...IT'S FREE!
Go Back   Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum > Trade Talk > Electrical

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 10-27-2009, 12:26 PM   #1
Registered User
Trade: Carpentry
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 9
Sprinkler Line

Not sure if this should go here:

Doing some digging and I cut the control line for a sprinkler system (a small yellow wire of 4 parts).

I can repair the PVC fine, but have no idea whether I should tackle the electric line or not.

Main questions:

1) If I mess up the repair are there any fire hazards? The line is completely underground and nothing near the control box has been disturbed. So if water would get into the connection or the connection was faulty I think it would just trip the breaker? THoughts?

2) If this is doable, how do I ensure a water tight connection?

HammeremmaH is offline   Reply With Quote
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Join Contractor Talk

Join the #1 Contractor Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

ContractorTalk.com - Are you a Professional Contractor? If so we invite you to join our community and see what it has to offer. Our site is specifically designed for you and it's the leading place for contractors to meet online. No homeowners asking DIY questions. Just fellow tradesmen who enjoy talking about their business, their trade, and anything else that comes up. No matter what your trade is you'll find that ContractorTalk.com is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free!

Join ContractorTalk.com - Click Here JOIN FOR FREE

Old 10-27-2009, 12:35 PM   #2
Member
Trade: Electrical Helper
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 48
Quote:
Originally Posted by HammeremmaH View Post
Not sure if this should go here:

Doing some digging and I cut the control line for a sprinkler system (a small yellow wire of 4 parts).

I can repair the PVC fine, but have no idea whether I should tackle the electric line or not.

Main questions:

1) If I mess up the repair are there any fire hazards? The line is completely underground and nothing near the control box has been disturbed. So if water would get into the connection or the connection was faulty I think it would just trip the breaker? THoughts?

2) If this is doable, how do I ensure a water tight connection?
No fire hazard, its 24 volts. Twist the wires good and use some good grease filled wire nuts, not the cheapo ones.. You could just bury it, but if you want to be a sweetheart you can set a small, like 6" round, irrigation control box over it in case something goes wrong some time.
crazyboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2009, 12:37 PM   #3
Crash Test Dummy
 
ChainsawCharlie's Avatar
Trade: Landscaping
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kauai
Posts: 2,037
No fire hazards. And it should be low voltage line.

Splice and tape with waterproof tape or waterproof splices. Electrical or irrigation supply should carry both.
ChainsawCharlie is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Failed inspection--CSST flexible gas line ChrWright Plumbing 7 07-28-2009 01:43 PM
Bricking above the roof line dakzaag Masonry 23 01-25-2009 03:28 PM
condensate draining into waste line flashheatingand Plumbing 7 07-18-2008 06:36 PM
Line levels Tscarborough Masonry 26 03-15-2008 11:58 AM
Shingles Nailed Above Nail Line.. Help!! Unregistered Roofing 20 04-25-2004 10:38 AM




Top of Page | View New Posts


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:06 AM.


Contractor Talk™ © 2003 - 2009 The Building Network LLC