Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Recommended wire size (guage)?

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Pizzazz
02-03-05, 02:35 PM
What is the recommend for wire size (gauge) for motion sensors and keypads 200 feet from the control panel?

Thanks
pizzazz

DALSECMAN
02-03-05, 05:02 PM
I use 22 gauge 4 conductor.
MrRonFL
02-03-05, 06:32 PM
22-4 should do the trick. If you are really worried about voltage drop, go up to 18-4, but it's a bit of an overkill for that distance. We're talking pretty low current draws.

Pizzazz
02-03-05, 06:51 PM
DALSECMAN and MrRonFL,

Thanks for the suggestions. As mentioned, voltage drops over long runs was my concern.

Take care!
pizzazz