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I need to power a door release using #12 wire @24v dc,does anybody know if landscaping wiring is suitable for in-wall use(its the only thing I can find that's readily available).
I need to power a door release using #12 wire @24v dc,does anybody know if landscaping wiring is suitable for in-wall use(its the only thing I can find that's readily available).
It's a Von Duprin EL series door holder with a solenoid which has 16 amps in rush current and about 1 amp holding.The manufacturer recommends a #12 wire,I tried using an existing 16/4 which runs from the lobby up three floors by doubling up the conductors which works for opening but not for holding,so now I need to replace with a #12.
What?? You don't have any thermostat wire? And what kind of EC are you if you aren't using blue CAT5 for this?:happysad:
Why does it have to be 12? What kind of release, I've never seen a release that drew that much current. Maybe a maglock?
-Hal
It's a Von Duprin EL series door holder with a solenoid which has 16 amps in rush current and about 1 amp holding.The manufacturer recommends a #12 wire,I tried using an existing 16/4 which runs from the lobby up three floors by doubling up the conductors which works for opening but not for holding,so now I need to replace with a #12.