Splicing Cut Sprinkler Wire—4 Wires + String, Above-Ground OK?

Cut 125' of sprinkler wire. Buried ends have 4 wires + string. What's string? Safe to run above ground?

Answers

• String: Pull string for future wire pulls — NOT used by system
• 4 wires: 3 zone (colors) + 1 common (white)
• Splice: Match colors, use DRYCONN waterproof wire nuts
• Above ground: 24VAC only — safe but protect from foot traffic/mowers

Critical

White = common (all valves). Colors = individual zones. Label before cutting!