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Old Dad Smith
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:
6-core or 8-core security cable? |
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I am pre-wiring the house with security cable for dual-tech sensors and
door contacts.
I had planned to use 6-core security cable for this. Is there any
reason why 8-core should be used in preference? I know this cable is
available but I can't find any sensors that require 8-core. Are there
any?
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Paul Ekins
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:29 pm Post subject:
Re: 6-core or 8-core security cable? |
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"Old Dad Smith" <oldmistersmith@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1121951702.145847.87110@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | I am pre-wiring the house with security cable for dual-tech sensors and
door contacts.
I had planned to use 6-core security cable for this. Is there any
reason why 8-core should be used in preference? I know this cable is
available but I can't find any sensors that require 8-core. Are there
any?
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I always use 8 core for possible future expansion or faults. This is only a
personal preference and not a requirement.
Good luck with your venture.
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Paul Ekins
www.lincsecure.co.uk
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Andrew Gabriel
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject:
Re: 6-core or 8-core security cable? |
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In article <1121951702.145847.87110@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
"Old Dad Smith" <oldmistersmith@yahoo.ca> writes:
| Quote: | I am pre-wiring the house with security cable for dual-tech sensors and
door contacts.
I had planned to use 6-core security cable for this. Is there any
reason why 8-core should be used in preference? I know this cable is
available but I can't find any sensors that require 8-core. Are there
any?
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Useful for extending the system, e.g. if you later discovered
you wanted another sensor on the other side of the wall.
I wired my home up with a mixture of 4, 6, and 8-core cable,
typically only 4 core to door sensors. 8 core got used where
I thought I might want an additional sensor nearby.
I actually only needed 4 core for my dual-techs as my panel
uses dual EOL resistors rather than a separate tamper circuit,
and I did only use 4 core for the first couple. Then I thought
I should probably switch to 6 core incase the panel ever got
changed to a type which has a separate tamper circuit.
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Andrew Gabriel
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BIG NIGE
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:36 am Post subject:
Re: 6-core or 8-core security cable? |
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there are sensors that require more than 6 Core.
Personally I would use 8 Core in case of future faults or expansion
requirements (even if using EOL) There is very little difference in price &
size between 6 & 8 core but it can save a lot of work later.
"Old Dad Smith" <oldmistersmith@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1121951702.145847.87110@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | I am pre-wiring the house with security cable for dual-tech sensors and
door contacts.
I had planned to use 6-core security cable for this. Is there any
reason why 8-core should be used in preference? I know this cable is
available but I can't find any sensors that require 8-core. Are there
any?
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