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Any recommendations for signal cable to extend temp sensors?

ThatF_inGuyInNY
ThatF_inGuyInNY Member Posts: 62
in THE MAIN WALL
I was a little shocked when I opened my VSI control and the sensors (outdoor and boiler) had about a foot of cable each. What are you guys using to extend them? 18/2 stat cable and Wagos? Is there something more suited for this?

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,669
    belden schielded cable 18/2
  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,644
    16/2 or 18/2. No real need for shielded unless it is an electrical noisy environment. Temp sensors are just thermistors. 
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!
  • ratio
    ratio Member Posts: 4,139
    I generally run an 18/whatever stranded shielded for any kind of sensor. Not because it generally needs the shield, but because it helps separate it in the mind of our installers so they leave it alone & call me, instead of doing it themselves. <sigh>
    Solid_Fuel_Man

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