Wire gauge?

Fire Alarm Help
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What type of wire gauge do I use for a pull station and a horn strobe?

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For a demo system, anything from 18-gauge to 14-gauge hookup wire is sufficient. Real systems generally use 14-gauge FPL or FPLR wire.

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Thanks so much!

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So would this one work? https://www.homedepot.com/p/202316379 I will only use the two wires.

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[quote=Electrician_101 post_id=87625 time=1599107674 user_id=6244]

So would this one work? https://www.homedepot.com/p/202316379 I will only use the two wires.

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Yes, that would work fine. Personally, I use Honeywell Genesis 18/2 FPLP for my hobby system and I’ve had good experiences with it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-Genesis-Cable-4506-18-2C-Solid-FPLP-Plenum-Fire-Alarm-Wire-Red-100ft/163860702012?epid=1480834755&hash=item2626dbe33c:g:Y4QAAOSwpIZddBEX I found a listing on ebay if you’re interested.

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Thanks so much for the help guys!

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[quote="Gentex Guy" post_id=87626 time=1599108494 user_id=6212] [quote=Electrician_101 post_id=87625 time=1599107674 user_id=6244]

So would this one work? https://www.homedepot.com/p/202316379 I will only use the two wires.

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Yes, that would work fine. Personally, I use Honeywell Genesis 18/2 FPLP for my hobby system and I’ve had good experiences with it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-Genesis-Cable-4506-18-2C-Solid-FPLP-Plenum-Fire-Alarm-Wire-Red-100ft/163860702012?epid=1480834755&hash=item2626dbe33c:g:Y4QAAOSwpIZddBEX I found a listing on ebay if you’re interested.

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That price is not to bad! I am not to surprised that it is cheaper then amazon. On amazon it is like 100-200 $USD.