Voltive 16/2 Speaker Wire – 16 AWG/Gauge 2 Conductor – UL Listed in Wall (CL2/CL3) and Outdoor/In Ground (Direct Burial) Rated – Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) – 250 Foot Bulk Cable Pull Box – Black

Price: $112.99
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Product Description

Selecting the Right Cable for Your Project

16 Gauge

Drive speakers up to 48 feet @ 8 ohms or 24 feet @ 4 ohms. Conductor resistance ≤ 13.7 ohms/km.

Alternatives:

Spend less by using 18 gauge for speaker runs shorter than 32ft (8 ohm) or 16ft (4 ohm); or for applications where resistance greater than 21.9 ohms/km is acceptable.Upgrade to 14 gauge for speaker runs longer than 48ft (8 ohm) or 24ft (4 ohm); or for applications which require resistance less than 13.7 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 inteference (EMI) is expected.

In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated

Direct Burial rated for installation underground without conduit. CL3 rated for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings.

Alternatives:

Indoor Projects: spend less by using a cable which is not direct burial rated.Commercial projects: upgrade to a plenum (CL2P/CL3P) rated cable.

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. Copper’s 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 won’t 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.*

*Not all products are packaged in our pull box.

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: CL3 Flame Test: UL 1685 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.

General Purpose & Direct Burial Rated — UL Listed

UL Listed with a General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Direct Burial rated for installation in ground w/out conduit. UL is the most stringent flame testing laboratory, which makes UL Listed a mark of quality and is why we’ve chosen UL to flame test our cables.

Detailed Specifications

Conductor Gauge & Material 16AWG Bare Copper Conductor Count 2 Conductor Stranding 65/0.157mm Conductor Max Resistance 13.7 ohms/km @ 20°C Insulation Colors Red, Black Insulation Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulation Outer Diameter 2.1mm Jacket Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket Outer Diameter 6.2mm Shielded? No Fire Rating CL3 (General Purpose) Direct Burial Rated? Yes UV Rated? No Voltage Rating 300V Temperature Rating 75°C Additional Specifications See PDF data sheet below for full specifications

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Conductors
18AWG x 2 16AWG x 2 16AWG x 2 16AWG x 2 16AWG x 4 14AWG x 2

Strand Count
42 26 65 26 65 105

Speaker Distance (8 Ohm)
≤ 32ft ≤ 48ft ≤ 48ft ≤ 48ft ≤ 48ft ≤ 80ft

Resistance (20°C)
21.9 ohms/km 13.7 ohms/km 13.7 ohms/km 13.7 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 CL3 — General Purpose CL3P — Plenum CL3 — General Purpose CL3 — General Purpose

UV Rated
No No No No No No

Burial Rated
Yes No Yes No Yes Yes

Residential Applications
Walls & Risers Walls & Risers Walls & Risers Walls, Risers, & Plenums Walls & Risers Walls & Risers

Commercial Applications
Walls Walls Walls Walls, Risers, & Plenums Walls Walls

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.83 x 8.58 x 9.76 inches; 9.55 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ V-1210
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 29, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Voltive
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CZ817VT
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Vietnam

16AWG, 2 CONDUCTORS, BLACK JACKET, 250FT BOX. Premium 16 gauge speaker cable, featuring 65 strand OFC conductors and a super-luxe outer jacket. 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).
CL3 + DIRECT BURIAL. General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings. Direct burial rated for underground installation without conduit. 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. Quick-strip sleeve & ripcord reduce installation time. Jacket features UL information, re-order part number, and foot markers.
GENERAL PURPOSE WIRE. Suitable for any low voltage application that requires stranded 16 gauge wire with 2 conductors: speakers, LED lighting, security alarm systems, etc.