Can or should? You can, but should you?...I wouldn't.
Use 22/4 stranded or solid..your choice. Firewire for fire circuits.
18/2 for power, siren etc.oh yeah..Cat 5 for telco and network.
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Cat 5 wiring?
Jul 19, 2005
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why use expensive cat5 when you can get by with cheap 22 gauge 4 conductor?
Hi Folks,
Dead quick one, can I use Cat5 Cable as alarm cable? If so, anyone have a wiring scheme?
Cheers TIA Ol
Simple reason why is I have 600 metres lying around that needs using and i have an alarm system to fit!
Maybe it's not such a good idea tho.....
The next question is do i need 4 or 6 core? this is just for a standard house installation with 4 PIRs and 4 window shock sensors.
TIA Ol
4 conductor for powered devices and most keypads.....2 for power and 2 for circuit. Having an extra pair at door/window sensors is a plus as well.
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