Pre-Wire Question

[Cmore]

I have a CCTV customer who is looking for me to run his alarm wire while I
run my RG59. For GB's & motions I am guess 4 conductor unshielded 18 gauge
is the way to go. For door contacts I am guessing 2 conductor 18 guage
unshielded. Do most of you guys just run 4 conductor everywhere for
purposes of time and in the odd chance you need a spare pair? Thanks.. not
looking to do this on a regular basis..

 

[alarman]

I have a CCTV customer who is looking for me to run his alarm wire while I
run my RG59. For GB's & motions I am guess 4 conductor unshielded 18
gauge
is the way to go. For door contacts I am guessing 2 conductor 18 guage
unshielded. Do most of you guys just run 4 conductor everywhere for
purposes of time and in the odd chance you need a spare pair? Thanks..
not
looking to do this on a regular basis..

<Sigh>
js

 

[Robert L Bass]

I have a CCTV customer who is looking for me to run his alarm wire while I

run my RG59. For GB's & motions I am guess 4 conductor unshielded 18
gauge
is the way to go. For door contacts I am guessing 2 conductor 18 guage
unshielded. Do most of you guys just run 4 conductor everywhere for
purposes of time and in the odd chance you need a spare pair? Thanks..
not
looking to do this on a regular basis..

Unless the runs are especially long, most installers use 22/4 for glass
breaks and motion detectors. Although magnetic contacts only require 2
conductors, I always ran 4-wire cable to them as well. As you surmised, it
can come in handy in case you need to add something later or in the event a
staple goes awry during the prewire. Be sure you home run each detector.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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[Matt Ion]

Unless the runs are especially long, most installers use 22/4 for glass
breaks and motion detectors. Although magnetic contacts only require 2
conductors, I always ran 4-wire cable to them as well. As you surmised, it
can come in handy in case you need to add something later or in the event a
staple goes awry during the prewire. Be sure you home run each detector.

It also saves you from having to pack around two different boxes of cable.

 

[Cmore]

Matt, Bass.. thank you for your help! I very much appreciate it. Bassman,
if your feeling ill.. I hope nothing but the best for you. I have never
figured out the hostility firected towards you.. I have always found your
advise on the mark.

 

[Stanley Barthfarkle]

I have a CCTV customer who is looking for me to run his alarm wire while I
run my RG59. For GB's & motions I am guess 4 conductor unshielded 18
gauge
is the way to go. For door contacts I am guessing 2 conductor 18 guage
unshielded. Do most of you guys just run 4 conductor everywhere for
purposes of time and in the odd chance you need a spare pair? Thanks..
not
looking to do this on a regular basis..

Use 22ga 4c for everything. Either solid or stranded will work fine. The
only circuits that require 18ga are sirens and commercial fire circuits.

 

[Rocky T Squirrel]

if this installation is in the footprint of a commerical Radio Station or
other high power RF source, you might want to give thought to shielded
cable, or twisted pairs cable. it helps to keep the rf out of the control
panel electronics. FYI a good electrical ground is very helpfull as well..
as with all low voltage device cable be sure and keep several inches away
from AC lines and cross ac lines at 90 degrees angles whenever possible..
RTS

 

[Robert L Bass]

Thanks Cmore,

The funny thing is other than having a cold at the moment I feel fine. I
expect to make a full recovery, hopefully without having to do chemo, etc.
But whatever it takes, I won't "go gently into that good night". :^)

Don't worry about the hostility. There are a few people here whose lack of
business success motivates and/or mental acuity causes them to fill the
newsgroup with trash. Fortunately, most news readers allow filtering.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>

 

[Group-Moderator]

Thanks Cmore,

The funny thing is other than having a cold at the moment I feel fine. I
expect to make a full recovery, hopefully without having to do chemo, etc.
But whatever it takes, I won't "go gently into that good night". :^)

Don't worry about the hostility. There are a few people here whose lack
of business success motivates and/or mental acuity causes them to fill the
newsgroup with trash. Fortunately, most news readers allow filtering.

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
941-866-1100 Sales & Tech Support
http://www.bassburglaralarm.com
=============================>

Use the 12 guage

 

[camman]

no it's not for bcn Rocky.. good eyes.. but I do appreciate your
suggestions.. just for a friend..

 

[Nomen Nescio]

Group Moderator said:

Use the 12 guage

Don't dance on his grave, Mike. Sometimes, what goes around, comes around.

 

[Mark Leuck]

Group Moderator said:


Don't dance on his grave, Mike. Sometimes, what goes around, comes

around.

Mike's close enough to it right now, and don't mention graves or he'll break
out the geiger counter and claim to hear whispers...

 

[Rapid]

There's nothing funny about lung cancer, Robert.
and **** that won't 'go gently in to the night crap'
What does that mean? You'll let them turn your body in to a
toxic waste dump?

that's after the butchers cut him up so they can pay for their vacation home

If they want to fight what's inside
by pumping you with poison, walk away.
Liquidate what you have and enjoy the body
you have right now for however long it lasts.

gotta agree with you Mikey, enjoy what you have while you can Robt.

 

[Group-Moderator]

Group Moderator said:


Don't dance on his grave, Mike. Sometimes, what goes around, comes
around.

I would not dance for him even if it was on his grave. I WOULD TRAVEL
ANYWHERE TO PISS ON IT THOUGH. The 12 guage was a suggettion.

 

[Group-Moderator]

around.

Mike's close enough to it right now, and don't mention graves or he'll
break
out the geiger counter and claim to hear whispers...

LEARN EVP LEUCK instead of riding a bike..... you will be amazed

 

[Mark Leuck]

LEARN EVP LEUCK instead of riding a bike..... you will be amazed

Um yea LOL!

http://www.angelsghosts.com/ghost_evp.html

 

[Everywhere Man]

Try this one Graham
http://www.diversity-radio.net/ssp/nowar/TV Themes - Scooby-Doo, Where Are You.mp3

 

[Everywhere Man]

More proof Graham

http://www.twistedwavs.com/Multimedia/wav_force/casper_theme.wav