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?

What kind of cable do I need to run from the Emergency Phones to my EC-8 Consolidator?

Answer:
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


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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