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06-02-2010 11:19 AM #1
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What type of cable to use from actuator to V Box
I just bought a VBOX 6 but the motor input is quite small for the classic satellite ribbon cable which is quite thick, does anyone know what cable I can use as replacement?
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06-02-2010 11:36 AM #2
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I use regular sprinkler wire. I think it is 7 strand. Works fine.
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06-02-2010 11:44 AM #3
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I use a 5 wire 18ga doorbell/intercom wire. No problem at 50'.
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06-02-2010 12:00 PM #4
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I just soldered s piece of 18 gauge to the end of the ribbon cable. Long enough so that I could fasten the ribbon down so as not to pull the 18 ga motor wires out of the terminals.
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06-02-2010 12:34 PM #5
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thanks folks, now one question, can I use these irrigation wires for the sensor inputs as well?
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06-02-2010 04:07 PM #6
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I'd try it at least. But if recalibration is necessary often, I'd switch to a shielded wire. ground the shield at the dish/motor only. Do not ground the shield at both ends.
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