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Speaker Cable

Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's communication wiring. This CL2 cable is suitable for in-wall installation in single-level facilities. The wires can be separated for installation. All cable has one wire marked for polarity, except for 0.17-in.-wide cable.

							Outer Jacket
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Temp. Range, ° F	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Color	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
CL2 Stranded Wire







				150V AC/150V DC

				14	2	14/2	0 to 140	0.38"	0.18"	PVC	Clear	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8260T145	—	—	—	—	0000000


				12	2	12/2	0 to 140	0.41"	0.19"	PVC	Clear	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8260T15	000000	000000	000000	0000000	000000




						300V DC

						22	2	22/2	0 to 220	0.14"	0.07"	PVC	Black	—	8260T21	0000	0000	00000	00000	00000


						18	2	18/2	0 to 220	0.17"	0.09"	PVC	Clear	—	8260T26	0000	00000	00000	00000	00000

Vehicle Cable

Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.

						Outer Jacket						Per Ft.
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Choose a Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire







				12V DC

				24	2	24/2	0.11"	0.06"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T1	00000	00000


				22	2	22/2	0.16"	0.07"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T71	0000	0000
				20	2	20/2	0.17"	0.08"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T72	0000	0000
				18	2	18/2	0.21"	0.1"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T2	0000	0000
				16	2	16/2	0.24"	0.12"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T73	0000	0000
				14	2	14/2	0.29"	0.15"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T3	0000	0000
				12	2	12/2	0.33"	0.16"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	9697T4	0000	0000
				10	2	10/2	0.4"	0.2"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	9697T5	0000	0000
				8	2	8/2	0.49"	0.25"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	9697T6	0000	0000
				6	2	6/2	0.69"	0.32"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	9697T74	0000	0000
				4	2	4/2	0.89"	0.43"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100	9697T75	0000	0000


				2	2	2/2	0.97"	0.45"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100	9697T76	0000	0000

Audio Equipment Cords

Hook up speakers to an audio signal. These cords have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Plug × Plug

Lg., ft.	Stereo Connection Plug Size, mm	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
1 1/2	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T11	00000
3	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T12	0000
6	2.5	0.14"	Braid	Black	8317T35	0000
6	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T13	0000
12	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T14	0000
25	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T15	00000
50	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T16	00000

Plug × Socket

	Stereo Connection, mm
Lg., ft.	Plug Size	Socket Size	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
1 1/2	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T21	00000
3	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T22	0000
6	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T23	0000
25	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	8317T25	00000

USB Adapter Cords

Adapt your USB port to connect to a variety of other devices. These USB cords are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

USB-C Plug × 3.5 mm Audio Socket

	Signal Type	No. of Stereo Connections	Shielding	Color		Each
USB 2.0—480 Mbit/s Transmission Speed



	8"	Audio	2	Unshielded	Silver	8761K417	000000

Audio Equipment Cord Splitters

Play audio from one source on two different speakers. These splitters have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Plug × Socket

	Stereo Connection, mm
Lg.	Plug Size	Socket Size	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
6"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	White	8317T39	00000
12"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	Black	8317T38	0000

Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CL3P and CMP, so it has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it in low-current circuits such as intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		22	2	22/2	0.14"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T11	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000


		22	4	22/4	0.15"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T12	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		22	8	22/8	0.19"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T13	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	2	18/2	0.16"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T14	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	3	18/3	0.19"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T15	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	4	18/4	0.2"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T16	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	6	18/6	0.23"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T17	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
		16	2	16/2	0.19"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T18	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		16	4	16/4	0.22"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T19	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
		14	2	14/2	0.22"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T21	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

This cable is designated CL3R and CMR, so it has flame-resistant insulation and is approved for use in low-current circuits in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It’s often used in intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		22	2	22/2	0.13"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T31	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000


		22	4	22/4	0.15"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T32	0000	00000	00000	00000	00000
		22	8	22/8	0.19"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T33	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T34	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	3	18/3	0.19"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T35	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	4	18/4	0.2"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T36	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		18	6	18/6	0.23"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T37	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
		16	2	16/2	0.19"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T38	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
		16	4	16/4	0.22"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T39	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
		14	2	14/2	0.22"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T41	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Duct-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

Also known as plenum cable, this FPLP cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. The insulation is also flame resistant for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Unshielded—Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
Unshielded Solid Wire







				300V AC/300V DC

				18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	—	FPLP	UL Listed	8435T21	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000


				18	4	18/4	0.18"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Green, Red, Yellow	0 to 165	—	FPLP	UL Listed	8435T23	00000	00000	00000	00000	—


				Shielded Solid Wire







								300V AC/300V DC

								18	2	18/2	0.16"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	32 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	FPLP	UL Listed	8435T22	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Riser-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

This FPLR cable is approved for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It has flame-resistant insulation for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Unshielded—Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
Unshielded Solid Wire







				300V AC/300V DC

				18	2	18/2	0.13"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	—	FPLR	ETL Listed	8435T41	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000


				18	4	18/4	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Green, Red, Yellow	0 to 140	—	FPLR	ETL Listed	8435T43	00000	00000	00000	00000	—


				Shielded Solid Wire







								300V AC/300V DC

								18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	FPLR	ETL Listed	8435T42	0000	00000	00000	00000	—

Coiled Control Cable


Unshielded	Shielded

This cable gives you room to roam. It extends as you move, then retracts and self-coils for convenience. It's often used with low-current communication equipment such as microphones and headsets.

Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.

Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.

			Outer Jacket
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification		Extends from 2 ft. to 10 ft. Long	Extends from 4 ft. to 20 ft. Long
75V AC







				Shielded

				24/1 23/2	0.5 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	—	69115K23	000000	0000000


				24/2 23/2	0.5 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	—	69115K24	00000	000000


				300V AC







								Unshielded

								23/2	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K11	00000	00000


								23/3	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K12	00000	00000
								23/4	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K13	00000	00000
								23/5	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K21	00000	000000
								23/6	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K14	00000	000000
								23/7	1 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 140	UL Listed	69115K22	00000	000000

Armored Fire Alarm Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Prevent damage to wires for fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and other critical circuits with this armored cable. Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, the metal armor acts as a conduit to protect the wires inside. The PVC inner insulation resists flames. Its nylon jacket is low smoke, so it can be used without conduit in duct work, under raised floors, and above a drop ceiling. This cable has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it’s rated for your environment.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Armored Cable Type	Hazardous Location Rating	Certification	Flammability Rating		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
Unshielded Solid Wire







				300V AC/300V DC

				18	4	18/4	0.43"	Aluminum	Red	Nylon, PVC	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	-10 to 190	Insulated Ground Wire	MC-FPLP	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2	UL Listed	UL 2556 VW-1	6123N12	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000


				Shielded Solid Wire







								300V AC/300V DC

								18	2	18/2	0.39"	Aluminum	Red	Nylon, PVC	Black, White	-10 to 190	Uninsulated Ground Wire	MC-FPLP	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2	UL Listed	UL 2556 VW-1	6123N11	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000