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 Shielded 18AWG 2 Conductor Riser CMR Stranded Copper 1000ft
Run shielded, interference-resistant control wiring through walls and risers with this 18AWG shielded stranded bare copper control cable. Rated CMR / FT4 and C(ETL)US Listed for permanent in-wall and vertical riser installations, it delivers EMI protection at a lower cost than the plenum-rated version when the cable run does not pass through air-handling spaces.
The aluminum foil shield with tinned copper drain wire blocks EMI from nearby electrical wiring, HVAC equipment, and lighting ballasts for clean and stable control signals. At 18AWG, the cable is lighter and easier to handle than 16AWG in conduit-dense installations — the right choice for security, audio, and HVAC control applications with moderate run lengths and current requirements. A built-in ripcord enables fast, clean jacket removal at every termination. Available in Grey or White to suit your installation environment.
C(ETL)US Listed · CMR / FT4 · CL2 / CL2R
Specifications:
• Cable Type: 2-Conductor Shielded Control Cable
• Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper, 18AWG (7/0.4mm)
• Insulation: PVC · Colors: Black, Red
• Shield: AL-Foil + 7/0.20TC Drain Wire
• Jacket: FR-PVC, CMR / FT4 Rated
• Jacket Colors: Grey, White
• Nominal OD: 3.96 mm (0.156 in.)
• Certifications: C(ETL)US Listed, CMR / FT4
• Ripcord: Yes
• Packaging: 1,000ft Reelex II pull box
Note: For installations in plenum spaces, choose the CMP-rated version. For longer runs or higher-current devices, choose the 16AWG CMR shielded version.
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