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Need to replace wiring - what kind to get?

marcusjh
marcusjh Member Posts: 84
in Strictly Steam
So, this has been like this for awhile. It goes down to the box on the blower motor- not sure whether this is special wiring, or not... can someone help? Thanks-

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  • Dave0176
    Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
    It's probably fine, looks like just the cloth sheath is torn but the wires look fine. It's your low voltage thermostat wiring. If you want to replace it get 18 gauge 2 wire thermostat wire. HD or lowes sells it.
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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,214
    For residential use, MC cable is fine.
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,310
    Yeah,
    I don't see anything wrong with the actual insulation.

    I used 18-4 Belden wire for mine, but only because it's what I was able to get easily and cheap. If that was mine I'd leave it alone though.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,274
    Could you post a picture of where they connect on the "blower motor"......I'm guessing the oil burner??

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