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P7364D – Rev 1
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3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y-6
1.0 SCOPE:
1.1 The 3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y-6 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-6 Bulk DBR/Y-6 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
Pallet
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:
Replaces the following 3M connectors: DBY, DBR, DBY-6, DBR-6, DBR/Y, DBY-Kit, DBR-Kit, DBY-6-Kit, DBR-6-Kit, DBR/Y-Kit. Reduces the SKUs from 10 to 2 (DBR/Y-6 and DBR/Y-6 Kit.)
3.2 Rated for 600 volts:
One connector for most connections required in irrigation (conventional and decoder types) and landscape lighting systems. Listed under UL486D for USA and Canada, File 102356. Meets Directive 2006/95/EC and IEC standards EN61984:2009, EN60998-1:2004, and EN60998-2-4:2005.
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-6 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.

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.