TrojanHorse
Active Member
Hi Cocooners,
I’m going to add some motorized/automated gate openers. In addition to 120V, I’m planning to run some wires in conduits for gate opener signaling and other low-voltage needs (TBD but likely low current draw). LV and HV will have separate buried conduits.
What’s the best wire to run for these applications in conduits (considered wet locations)? I was initially planning to use UF Direct burial rated wire for 120 V, but THHN would be easier. Is it true that all THHN rated wire today conforms to THWN specs (wet rated)?
For low voltage I was considering using direct burial rated sprinkler wire which is 18 gauge and comes with up to 7 conductors that I’ve seen. Is there a better alternative for the low-voltage?
In addition to these wiring questions I’d love any input from anyone that has installed motorized/ automatic gates.
Thanks
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I’m going to add some motorized/automated gate openers. In addition to 120V, I’m planning to run some wires in conduits for gate opener signaling and other low-voltage needs (TBD but likely low current draw). LV and HV will have separate buried conduits.
What’s the best wire to run for these applications in conduits (considered wet locations)? I was initially planning to use UF Direct burial rated wire for 120 V, but THHN would be easier. Is it true that all THHN rated wire today conforms to THWN specs (wet rated)?
For low voltage I was considering using direct burial rated sprinkler wire which is 18 gauge and comes with up to 7 conductors that I’ve seen. Is there a better alternative for the low-voltage?
In addition to these wiring questions I’d love any input from anyone that has installed motorized/ automatic gates.
Thanks
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk