bklynsoulja 0 Posted May 26, 2018 can I use 18/2 thermostat wire to extend power cable ? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-50-ft-18-2-Brown-Solid-CU-CL2-Thermostat-Wire-64162140/204862204 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted May 26, 2018 what voltage and how much distance ? There are charts that will give you voltage drop for various wire sizes stranded vs solid and length. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynsoulja 0 Posted May 26, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted June 5, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
