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Cat 5 cable

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Forum Name: Relays
Forum Discription: Relay Diagrams, SPDT Relays, SPST Relays, DPDT Relays, Latching Relays, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=82697
Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 2:19 AM


Topic: Cat 5 cable

Posted By: drsnoze
Subject: Cat 5 cable
Date Posted: September 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM

Does anyone know if cat 5 cable is capable of handling being triggers for relays?



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Posted By: electrostatic
Date Posted: September 10, 2006 at 6:50 PM
yes. its 24 gauge wire, it can handle 2 amps.

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Posted By: drsnoze
Date Posted: September 10, 2006 at 7:31 PM

thanks for your help.

Does anyone have any idea of where to purchase female slider connectors that are for 24 gauge wire? Or am I better off just stripping more wire and folding it over a few times to fit a 18 to 20 gauge wire?


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