DIrect burial shielded twisted pair wire for 1004-EX? Help!

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Hi all - Rachio newbie here, upgrading from a PITA B-Hyve.

I have my Rachio 3 and an Everydrop 1004-EX on the way to arrive here next week.
Everything is ready except I seem to be completely unable to find a 50 foot length of 18/2 or 16/2 shielded twisted pair direct burial cable? I am located in the interior of BC in Canada and have spent hours trying to find a source for this cable at a reasonable price (I don’t need 100/500/1000 feet). From what I can see, Paige P7162D (or armoured) is the gold standard, but can anyone help me with with a retail and/or online place to buy that or something equivalent in Canada? Any help greatly appreciated!

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Well all I could find quickly was a 50 foot length of SHAWFLEX 2PR 16AWG 300V CSA INSTRUMENTATION CABLE CIC TYPE TCBCD 90C WET/105C DRY XLPE ISOS SHIELDED SUN RES DIRECT BURIAL. Super overkill I am sure, but cheaper than buying a 250’ or 500’ reel of something smaller.

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The cable you need is frequently called “Toro signal cable”. Most irrigation supply stores (not the big boxes) can get it for you by the foot.

Paige P7162D (SiteOne’s part no. 180096TH), 16AWG 2-conductor plus drain, shielded
Toro Communication Cable 7162D (SiteOne’s part no. 162STR), 16AWG 2-conductor

should be available somewhere in Canada. Contact the superintendent at your nearest golf course for some help. Just don’t use thermostat wire or anything else non-buriable.

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Thanks! As I noted, I had determined that part number, unfortunately had not been able to locate anyone online that could supply it at a reasonable price or in a smaller quantity. As I also noted yesterday, I did get something that should work, it is just way overkill for what I need. I really thought one of the online irrigation stores in Canada would have something, but I guess there isn’t enough demand?

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How much are you looking for? Really… visit a golf course. 20-50’ is nothing to their requirements.

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Thanks @JBTexas - I already bought a 50 foot length of the cable described above on eBay and should have in a day or 2. If for some reason it doesn’t work out, I will try a golf course. Appreciate the tip.