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18/2 thermostat wire to extend power cable?

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what voltage and how much distance ? There are charts that will give you voltage drop for various wire sizes stranded vs solid and length.

 

I am just using 1-3 feet for each camera to wire to reach in a centralized power box. I am not worried about voltage drop, I was just wondering if it is safe to use the thermostat wire? voltage? according to the centralized power box, each channel is getting 2amp per channel.

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It should be fine. I do not know your exact wire but looking online is see 18/2 rated at 300 v but I would look up a chart for your specific brand\mfg to be sure.

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