What is Reddit's opinion of Southwire 64169622 5 Conductor 18/5 Thermostat Wire, 18-Gauge Solid Copper Class 2 Power-Limited Circuit Cable, 50-Feet, Brown?

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lol, I was wondering if 18 gauge wire was ok for the pigtail.

One last question, I bought this wire, it says 18/5, but according to my stripping pliers, it's actually 20 gauge. Is that a problem?

Thanks!

Ok, I can’t tell what gauge wire this is though. Does it matter for low voltage like this? I have a spool of coated aluminum around (similar thickness) from electronics projects. Ordinarily I know that would be a huge no-no, but would that work for this application? I’d just rather not have to buy another spool of copper wire (of whatever gauge) if I don’t have to.

If I did, would this work? Southwire 64169622 5 Conductor 18/5 Thermostat Wire, 18-Gauge Solid Copper Class 2 Power-Limited Circuit Cable, 50-Feet, Brown https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0069F4HHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_6ZC3SHWH2K69RRHJX8HB

Basically, I’m moving but I’m also immunocompromised. I haven’t been cleared to leave my house since March 2020 but job wise, I don’t have a choice so I’m having to do all of this remotely. Just popping into a Home Depot isn’t something the bubble boy can do

Sorry to bug you, but one more question. If I'm to run a C wire, should I just replace the original wiring with a 5 wire bundle? I ask because the wires are not labeled, so I don't know which is R and which is W up at the thermostat. Was thinking this: https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-64169622-Conductor-Thermostat-Power-Limited/dp/B0069F4HHC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549010519&sr=8-5&keywords=thermostat+wire

I concur with this. If you are talking portable and not a 110AC deal, put a 12v car or motorcycle battery at your launch station with power routed to each launch pad. You can go with a microcontroller if you want but I think it would be overkill and I would prefer physical switches in any event. Big buttons to mash. You can get some 18-5 or 18-7 thermostat wire:

https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-64169622-Conductor-Thermostat-Power-Limited/dp/B0069F4HHC

(here is some 14-5 if you're really worried about the gauge)

https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/14-5-soow-portable-cord-600v-ul-csa.html

If using a 5 conductor as an example, you ought to be able to take power to the buttons on one wire of the five through a master kill switch, then use fire buttons on the other four that return the individual launch pads to ground. One cable from launch control to launch station.

Awesome! That helps a lot. Could I use this to connect two cut strips? I'm going to micro center today to see if they have any wiring there.