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Why do ceiling speakers have 4 wires?
So, why do speakers have 4 terminals? Speakers have 4 terminals to allow for bi-wiring connections. Speakers with 4 terminals offer split connections, which creates two sections. Compared to speakers that have 2 terminals, the varieties that have 4 are capable of bi-wiring.
Can I use thermostat wire for speakers?
The wire is fine for what it is. It is rated CL2 (same as most in-wall speaker cables) which means it is adequate for class 2 circuits, which most speaker cables are. The only noticeable difference may be it is solid wire.
Can surround speakers be placed on ceiling?
Can in-ceiling speakers be used in a 5.1 surround sound set up? Yes, this is entirely possible, providing the amplifier you are using supports surround sound. Choose “surround sound”, then it will calibrate to ensure your ceiling speakers act as your rear surround sound channels.
Can I use speaker wire for LED lights?
Yes and no. Speaker wires, in general, can be used to wire LED light setups fairly well since LED lights are fairly low voltage. It’s probably not going to burn out most wiring, if that’s your concern. However, you still need to choose speaker wire that’s the right gauge for the LED setup that you want to put together.
Do speaker wires have voltage?
Is There Voltage in Speaker Wires? There is voltage in speaker wires. Any medium that carries or transports electricity has some amount of voltage inside it. In speaker wires, the amount of voltage that runs through them is dependent on the amplifier power.
What to do with 4 wires in ceiling speakers?
What I used to do was run the 4 conductor to one speaker, split the jacket pull out the 4 conductors, cut the green/white if it was the left channel speaker and hook them to the speaker terminals. Then at the other speaker hook up the red/black that continued on from the left speaker. It a common practice in the CE world.
Where does the white wire go on a thermostat?
White – The white wire is what connects to the (auxiliary) heat on your system. Yellow – The yellow wire connects to your compressor. Green – The green wire connects to the fan. Orange – This wire connects to your heat pump (if you have one).
How to wire a thermostat at Home Depot?
1 White. The white wire connects to your heat. 2 Yellow. The yellow wire connects to your compressor. 3 Green. The green wire connects to the fan. 4 Orange. This wire connects to your heat pump (if applicable). 5 Red (C). The Rc wire connects to the cooling system. 6 Red (H). The Rh wire connects to the heating system. 7 Blue.
Is there a problem with a 4 wire thermostat?
4 Wire or 5 Wire Thermostat Wiring Problem – Question: We have a 19-year-old condo with an old Carrier mercury thermostat. We have both a natural gas furnace and an AC unit. There are only four wires going into the existing thermostat – red, green, blue, white.