14/2 vs 16/2 Speaker Wire: Which Should You Choose?
Learn the differences between 14/2 and 16/2 speaker wire, including distance, power handling, installation flexibility, and ideal applications.
Control Cable Unshielded 16AWG 2 Conductor Plenum CMP Stranded 1000ft
Keep your control wiring code-compliant and fire-safe with this 16AWG unshielded stranded bare copper control cable. Rated CMP and CL2P, it is approved for air-handling spaces above suspended ceilings, below raised floors, and in risers and walls in residential and commercial buildings — the highest indoor fire safety rating that covers every indoor installation environment.
The 16AWG gauge provides more current capacity and lower voltage drop over long runs than 18AWG — the right choice for powered security devices, audio amplifiers, door strikes, and access control equipment where maintaining the correct voltage at the end of a long run matters. The unshielded design is ideal for clean installations in environments without significant EMI sources. A built-in ripcord enables fast, clean jacket removal at every termination point. Available in Black or White jacket to match your installation environment.
C(ETL)US Listed · CMP / CL2P · UL 444
Specifications:
• Cable Type: 2-Conductor Unshielded Control Cable
• Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper, 16AWG (19/0.295mm)
• Insulation: FR-PVC · Colors: Black, Red
• Shielding: None (Unshielded)
• Jacket: Low Smoke FR-PVC, CMP / CL2P Rated
• Jacket Colors: Black, White
• Nominal OD: 4.60 mm (0.181 in.)
• Voltage Rating: 300V
• Operating Temp: -20°C to +60°C
• Certifications: C(ETL)US Listed, UL 444, CL2P/CMP
• Ripcord: Yes
• Packaging: 1,000ft Reelex II pull box
Note: For installations near electrical panels, motors, or fluorescent lighting with significant EMI, choose the shielded version of this cable.
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