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NM type cable for 0-10VDC dimming

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#1 ·
I am wiring a stick frame building type V (no attempt at fire rating whatsoever) commercial space. All wired in NM/Romex. Is there an appropriate 18awg 2 conductor cable for 0-10VDC dimming signal? I assume it has to have 300V insulation to share the same junction boxes as the 120V conductors. Any suggestions? Thanks.
 
#3 ·
The other option you can use is 12-2-2 NM cable it will have two conductors in conventaial marking ( common is Black and white ) and second set will have a stripe along it so you can use second set for 0-10V dimming system.

but yes there is some other cable you can use in small size too but I dont have the type listing with me.
 
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#8 ·
Just use thermostat/bell wire. It's rated for 150v. If you are still concerned about the voltage difference, run your fixture purple/grey wires outside of the fixture and splice to the bell wire outside of it. At the switch end, splice scraps of 600v wire to the 0-10v leads/terminals and splice again to the bell wire outside of the box.
Or you could just use 12/2 romex for your switch leg and 14/2 romex for the 0-10v. Certainly cheaper then 12/2/2.
 
#10 · (Edited)
That's what I do. 16-2, 18-2 SSTP Belden cable, Fire alarm cable, thermostat wire, chime wire, whatever's handy. As long as the cable jacket says CL2 on it, you're good.
 
#11 ·
I bought the 18/2 shielded security cable someone linked to earlier. Project has already been inspected without, I just thought it would make sense to add provision for 0-10VDC dimming as I see more and more LED fixtures are available with this option.
Thanks for all the help.