Feature

●18AWG, 2 CONDUCTORS, BLACK JACKET, 500FT BOX. 18 gauge low voltage cable, featuring 16 strand OFC conductors and fire-safety rated for plenum use. Built to exacting standards with zero compromises.
●OXYGEN-FREE COPPER. Oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors result in less signal loss and are more durable than conductors made of copper-clad aluminum (CCA).
●CL3P RATED. Plenum (CL3P) fire safety rating for installation in walls, risers (between floors), and plenums in both residential and commercial applications. UL Listed.
●TIME SAVING FEATURES. Patented winding technology & massive payout hole eliminate kinks and tangles. Reinforced handles, super-durable cardboard, & water resistant coating keep the box intact. Jacket features ripcord, UL information, re-order part number, and foot markers.
●GENERAL PURPOSE WIRE. Suitable for any low voltage application that requires stranded 18 gauge wire with 2 conductors: speakers, LED lighting, security alarm systems, etc.

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Description

Selecting the Right Cable for Your Project


18 Gauge Drive speakers up to 32 feet @ 8 ohms or 16 feet @ 4 ohms. Conductor resistance ≤ 21.9 ohms/km. Alternatives: Upgrade to 16 gauge for speaker runs longer than 32ft (8 ohm) or 16ft (4 ohm); or for applications which require resistance less than 21.9 ohms/km.	2 Conductor Unshielded Use for single channel speaker-level audio, low voltage lighting, or any low voltage application that requires 2 conductors. Alternatives: Upgrade to 4 conductors for stereo speaker-level audio, LED lighting + control, or any low voltage application that requires 4 conductors. Choose a shielded cable for line-level audio or applications where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is expected.	Plenum Rated CL3P rated for installation in walls, risers (between floors), and plenums in both residential and commercial applications. Alternatives: Residential projects: spend less by using an in-wall (CL2/CL3) rated cable. Outdoor projects: use a Direct Burial rated cable for underground installation.

Bare Copper Conductors

Copper is the industry standard wiring material for a reason. Compared to aluminum, its higher conductivity translates into improved signal & power transmission and more performance headroom at a given length. Coppers lower electrical resistance means that it generates less heat, which is a crucial factor in preventing the degradation and breakdown of conductor insulation. Finally, copper is more durable than aluminum and wont break while being flexed or terminated.

Time Saving Features


Patented Payout System Cables packaged in our pull box feature a proprietary winding pattern and huge 4" payout hole which ensure the cable pays out straight, without kinks or snags.	Rugged Pull Box Our pull box is made of thick, double walled cardboard and features a water resistant coating & reinforced handles so it stays intact on the most demanding job sites.	Jacket Marking The jacket printing on our cables shows the part number, all relevant fire safety information, as well as foot markers indicating both how much wire has been used and how much is remaining.

Standards Compliant

Fire Rating: CL3P
Flame Test: NFPA 262
NEC Circuit Type: Class 3
Materials & Construction: UL 13
Environmental: RoHS 2.0 & REACH

Performance & Safety

Built to Spec ? UL 13

Rigorous adherence to the UL 13 safety standard governing the construction of power-limited circuit cables, including acceptable materials and minimum thickness for conductors, insulation, shielding, and outer jacket; as well as tests for conductor continuity & resistance, insulation resistance, cold bending, and (when applicable) sunlight resistance, crushing, and water absorption.

Plenum Rated ? UL Listed

UL Listed with a Plenum (CL3P) fire safety rating for installation in walls, risers (between floors), and plenums in both residential and commercial applications in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). UL is the most stringent flame testing laboratory, which makes UL Listed a mark of quality and is why weve chosen UL to flame test our cables.

Detailed Specifications

Conductor Gauge & Material	18AWG Bare Copper
Conductor Count	2
Conductor Stranding	16/0.251mm
Conductor Max Resistance	21.9 ohms/km @ 20°C
Insulation Colors	Red, Black
Insulation Material	Low-smoke Flame Retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (LSFRPVC)
Insulation Outer Diameter	1.7mm
Jacket Material	Low-smoke Flame Retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (LSFRPVC)
Jacket Outer Diameter	4.2mm
Shielded?	No
Fire Rating	CL3P (Plenum)
Direct Burial Rated?	No
UV Rated?	No
Voltage Rating	300V
Temperature Rating	75°C
Additional Specifications	See PDF data sheet below for full specifications


	18/2 In-Wall	18/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial	18/2 Plenum	18/4 Plenum	16/2 Plenum	14/2 Plenum
Conductors	18AWG x 2	18AWG x 2	18AWG x 2	18AWG x 4	16AWG x 2	14AWG x 2
Strand Count	16	42	16	16	26	41
Speaker Distance (8 Ohm)	≤ 32ft	≤ 32ft	≤ 32ft	≤ 32ft	≤ 48ft	≤ 80ft
Resistance (20°C)	21.9 ohms/km	21.9 ohms/km	21.9 ohms/km	21.9 ohms/km	13.7 ohms/km	8.6 ohms/km
Shielded	No	No	No	No	No	No
Fire Rating	CL3 ? General Purpose	CL3 ? General Purpose	CL3P ? Plenum	CL3P ? Plenum	CL3P ? Plenum	CL3P ? Plenum
UV Rated	No	No	No	No	No	No
Burial Rated	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Residential Applications	Walls & Risers	Walls & Risers	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums
Commercial Applications	Walls	Walls	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls, Risers, & Plenums