We have recently upgraded our gym lights in a NYC college we are retrofitting the old fixtures with new lutron t5 fixtures which have control wires these control wires are exiting the fixture separately. The service rep recommended GRX-PCBL-46L cable or equivalent since this is a retrofit we are using the existing feeds and running the control wires separately. My question is does anyone have a cable recommendation for this installation as we already have the feed wires installed and don't need the #12 wires and would we also need mechanical protection this will be run in a series loop 35 feet above the ground linking 67 fixtures thanks for all replies
lutron gym lights
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We typically use a plenum rated 2 conductor 16 or 18 AWG cable
I doubt we would worry about mechanical protection 35' up.
I doubt we would worry about mechanical protection 35' up.
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This is a gym, so you have to consider hits by basketballs, volleyballs, baseballs, footballs, and tied together shoes.
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This is a gym, so you have to consider hits by basketballs, volleyballs, baseballs, footballs, and tied together shoes.
Thanks, for the explanation of a gym.
Typically gym ceilings are constructed of beams and trusses, 18/2 cable is small and easily 'protected' by keeping it tucked into angle irons etc.
I would highly re-think running 67 T5 fixtures. IMO that is a huge mistake and I have a lot of lighting experience
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Why in particular? Maintenance?
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