What kind of cable do I need to run from the Emergency Phones to my EC-8 Consolidator?
What kind of cable do I need to run from the Emergency Phones to my EC-8 Consolidator?
We strongly recommend twisted, shielded pairs with the shield connected to earth ground only at the EC-8 end. The resistance on the line is not to exceed 25 ohms. The following chart shows distances and recommended wire gauges:
Distance from EC-8 to Emergency/Information Telephone
| Recommended Wire Gauges
|
0 - 500 feet
| 24 G
|
501 - 750 feet
| 22 G
|
751 - 1,000 feet
| 20 G
|
1,001 - 1,800 feet
| 18 G
|
1,801 - 3,000 feet
| 16 G
|
3001 - 5,000 feet
| 14 G
|
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Distance from EC-8 to Local Phone
| Recommended Wire Gauges
|
0 - 1000 feet
| 24 G |
1001 - 1500 feet
| 22 G |
1501 - 2000 feet
| 20 G |
2001 - 3,600 feet
| 18 G |
3,601 - 5,000 feet
| 16 G |
5,001 - 8000 feet
| 14 G |
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