Electrical—Low-Voltage Wiring
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QV Series Heat Pumps
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QV Series Heat Pumps
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Table 3 Length by Wire Gauge for Thermostat to HVAC Equipment
Wiring
Remote Sensor to Programmable
Thermostat
Because remote temperature sensors measure
resistance, very long cable runs can cause slight
errors in the measurement. For the highest
temperature reading accuracy, avoid exceeding
the maximum recommended wire lengths show in
Table 4 Length by Wire Gauge for Remote Sensor to Programmable
Thermostat Wiring
Copper Wire
Gauge
Maximum Wire Length
22 AWG (0,33mm
2
)
46m (150 ft.)
20 AWG (0,50mm
2
)
73m (240 ft.)
18 AWG (0,75mm
2
)
117m (385 ft.)
Copper Wire
Gauge
Maximum Remote
Sensor Wire Length
22 AWG (0,33mm
2
)
1000 ft. (300m)
20 AWG (0,50mm
2
)
1500 ft. (450m)
18 AWG (0,75mm
2
)
2500 ft. (750m.)