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Shielded Fire Alarm Cable 18AWG 2 Solid Conductors Bare Copper FPLR Riser 1000ft Red
FPLR-rated shielded fire alarm cable for vertical riser runs in shafts and between floors. FPLR is the riser rating under NEC Article 760 — required wherever fire alarm circuits run vertically through more than one floor. FPLR substitutes for FPL; FPLP substitutes for FPLR.
AL-foil shield with drain wire blocks EMI from motors, HVAC, and electrical panels — the right choice for large buildings and any installation where signal integrity is critical. 18AWG is the thinnest gauge in this shielded range, lightweight and easy to route in shorter riser runs.
Standards: C(UL) Listed FPLR · UL 1424 · UL 1666 · RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications:
• Conductor: Solid Bare Copper · AWG: 18 · Conductors: 2 (Black/Red)
• Shield: AL-Foil + Drain Wire (Stranded TC) · Insulation: PVC
• Jacket: FR-PVC FPLR · Rip Cord: Yes · Color: Red
• OD: 0.161 in. · Weight: 21 lbs · Rated Temp: 75°C
• Packaging: 1000ft Reel
Typical Applications:
• Vertical riser runs in shafts and stairwells between floors
• Class B initiating circuits — smoke and heat detectors, modules, sensors
• Class B notification appliance circuits (NAC) — horns, strobes, sirens
• Runs near motors, HVAC, and electrical panels requiring EMI shielding
• Combined fire alarm and security/burglar alarm system wiring
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