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    Nov 29, 2009, 12:19 AM
    How to hook up a heatpump using 8 wire
    I want to hook up a heatpump with a thermostat that requires lvt 8 wire. What is the right method of making the connections. I don't know how.
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    Nov 29, 2009, 12:21 AM

    What gauge electrical wire do I use to hook up a heatpump. It's a commercial retail space in a mall.
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    Nov 29, 2009, 02:07 AM
    I would use 18 GA on a commercial job. Watch out for plenum ceilings then you will have to use a plenum rated wire.

    See here

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plenum_cable
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