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Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

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

Light Duty Power Cable

This cable is best for light fixtures, portable heaters, and other small appliances. Also known as zip cord, its wires separate with a quick tug for hassle-free installation. Plus, with a flat shape, it runs neatly along walls and baseboards.

	Temp., ° F	Certification	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC







	SPT-1 Cable

	18/2	10 amp @ 86° F	PVC	0 to 140	CSA Certified, UL Listed	Black, Brown, White	7870T21	—	—	000000	000000	000000




			HPN Cable

			16/2	15 amp @ 86° F	CPE	0 to 190	CSA Certified, UL Listed	Black	7870T31	000000	000000	00000	000000	000000

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