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What's the recommended wire gauge for Control Panel wiring?
um3k:
--- Quote from: paulscade on July 26, 2008, 10:38:13 am ---... I'll have to slice one apart... I don't remember if CAT5 cable is stranded or solid. :dunno
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CAT 5 is almost always stranded. I've done the whole panel in it and it makes for a really nice neat job if you keep it bundled up nicely. I actually used a patch panel to wire the IPAC and LED Wiz'es to the back of and my CP is attached to the front. This way the CP is detachable and swappable if I make another one later on.
Ken Layton:
The cat 5 sold in my area is all solid wires. If you want stranded, they charge ALOT more and special order it.
Ed_McCarron:
Depends on the purpose. Cat-5 Patch cords are stranded for flexibility. Cat-5 for inwalls is solid
4 pairs, btw.
Just buy a cheap roll of #20 stranded. #22 is kinda small for the crimp connectors.
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/825450/Wire/Hook-Up-100-Rolls-/1.html
They (All Electronics) have the stakons you'll want for the terminations at a pretty good price, too.
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/196450/Crimp-Terminals/Quick-Disconnect-Female-3/16-/1.html
lettuce:
Ive used 16 gauge on my last 3 CP and never had a problem
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: lettuce on July 27, 2008, 09:05:11 am ---Ive used 16 gauge on my last 3 CP and never had a problem
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Why would you? That stuff is thick!