Thanks! So, now I have purchased the Verizon LTE communication module and have come across some more noobie questions related to installation.
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According to the installation guide, the LTE module can be located up to 40 feet from the panel using 22/4 wire. 3 of the 4 conductors (Black, Green, White) should be no problem, but the red conductor that came included with the module is very short and comes with a fuse. Is it okay to connect my own red wire to the included red wire? Can I simply use a twist-on wire connector to splice the wires?
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The 12V battery in the main panel already has a red wire connected at the red terminal coming from the panel. How do I connect the red wire from the cellular module to the battery when the terminal is already used? Is there a terminal adapter that lets you make two connections?
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Lastly, the guide says to use 22-gauge or larger wire for connection, but my main panel is in the basement and it will be very difficult to run a new wire to the first floor (for better cellular coverage). I already have unused Ethernet cables (Cat5e or 6) run behind walls between the main panel location and several rooms around the house, and was wondering if I could use one of the Ethernet cables to make the connection. The idea is to use 3 conductors for GND, A and B, and maybe use 2 conductors twisted together to supply power (Red). Will that work?
I feel I’m making progress and truly appreciate your help.