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Thermostat Wire

Posted: Sat. Sep. 01, 2012 10:45 am
by Wiz
I'm running thermostat wire in conduit from house to shop (underground). Distance is 40ft in ground total distance 140ft. Any special gauge or will 18-3 be good?

Re: Thermostat Wire

Posted: Sat. Sep. 01, 2012 11:21 am
by whistlenut
No problems at all. I love it when 'conduit' is somewhere in the sentence. So darned easy to remove, replace, or add to. I assume you are using at least 1/2" conduit. Do you have enough appropriate other conduits for future plans? Glue them, just in case of water penetration. :idea:

Re: Thermostat Wire

Posted: Sat. Sep. 01, 2012 11:27 am
by Rob R.
That will be fine.

Re: Thermostat Wire

Posted: Sat. Sep. 01, 2012 12:35 pm
by Wiz
Thanks guys for info, heading back to hardware store.. I'm using 1 1/4 conduit, never know what future will bring. 2 thumbs up on coalpail.com & members.