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ricklanders

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Saturday, August 18th 2012, 12:57am

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need to know what the longest distance can be ran for 18 gauge. I plan on using a multistran of 18-7. My longest run is aprrox 650, then 500 and so on, down to 25 feet. Can I use 18 gauge? Please help. Thank you, Rick

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worachj

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Location: Eagan, Mn

Saturday, August 18th 2012, 11:08am

According to this chart 18 gauge has a maximum distance of 1000 feet.
www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/DIY-Irrigatio…ions-s/6823.htm

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Wet_Boots

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Saturday, August 18th 2012, 11:27am

It wouldn't hurt to have a spare conductor or two in that cable, because the common could be carried on two of the 18 gauge conductors, if need be.

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