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Posted by deans@wdeans.com on August 7, 2005, 6:27 am
Joseph Meehan wrote:
> poison_1024@yahoo.com wrote:
> > The system uses a 24V transformer. I am not sure of the current draw.
> > I have extra 24 gauge wires available from an old phone system and I'd
> > like to use them (I won't have to rip open any walls.) I'm guessing
> > 24 gauge is "probably" okay but not the best. (I can't pull the old
> > phone wires and install a new 18 gauge (???) cable, there are too many
> > staples along the path.)
> >
> > What is the normal wire size for this situation?
>
> It is more a factor of distance than current. If you have a long run
> that 24 gauge may have too much voltage loss and the bell may not function
> properly.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> Dia duit
Greetings,
If you have too much voltage drop simply use an 18 V buzzer or even a
12 V buzzer instead of the 24 V buzzer you were originally going to
install. It is a lot easier to substitute a different buzzer than to
open the walls.
Hope this helps,
William
William
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