I’m wiring one of my 153IR controllers to 14098 crossing gate(s). Do you know why the 153IR manual states “do not use a wire larger than 24 gauge!” Does this mean that 28 gauge is okay, but not 20 gauge? Why would larger wire (say 20 gauge), with its lower resistance, cause a problem?
Or do they mean literally don’t use a ‘gauge number’ larger than 24? (i.e. 28 gauge might overheat). Seems pretty important to run power to and from the 153IR using a wire gauge that can handle the amps; thus, do you think I should err on the side of caution and interpret that statement in the manual to mean “use 24 or 20 gauge, but NOT 28 gauge wire?”
Ken
