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.
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Thermostat Wire 20AWG Solid Bare Copper CMR Brown – 2 5 6 8 Conductors - 2 Conductors / 500 Feet is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Thermostat Wire 20AWG Solid Bare Copper CMR Brown – 2 5 6 8 Conductors - 2 Conductors / 500 Feet is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Install thermostat and HVAC control wiring in walls and risers with this 20AWG solid bare copper thermostat wire, rated CMR / FT4 and C(ETL)US Listed for code-compliant permanent installations in residential and commercial buildings. The 20AWG gauge is ideal for systems with shorter runs or lower current requirements — a practical, cost-effective option when 18AWG is more than your system needs.
Available in four conductor counts to match your system. The sunlight-resistant brown PVC jacket is the recognized industry standard color for thermostat wire, resistant to UV exposure, moisture, and temperature changes for both indoor and outdoor exposed runs. Color-coded conductors simplify wiring at every terminal. Each reel is clearly marked for easy identification on the job.
C(ETL)US Listed · CMR / FT4 · CL2 / CL2R · Sunlight Resistant
Common Specifications (all variants):
• Cable Type: Thermostat Wire, Riser (CMR)
• Conductor: Solid Bare Copper, 20AWG
• Insulation: Color-coded PVC
• Jacket: CMR-rated PVC, Brown, Sunlight Resistant
• Standards: CL2 / CL2R, CMR / FT4
• Certifications: C(ETL)US Listed
Conductor variants, OD, and recommended applications:
• 20/2 (0.172 in. OD, 500ft) — White/Red — Basic heating, doorbells, simple controls
• 20/5 (0.224 in. OD, 500ft or 250ft) — Blue/Green/White/Red/Yellow — Heat pumps, 5-wire systems
• 20/6 (0.191 in. OD, 250ft) — Blue/Green/White/Red/Yellow/Brown — Multi-stage HVAC, emergency heat
• 20/8 (0.256 in. OD, 250ft) — 8 color-coded — Smart thermostats, zoned HVAC systems
Note: For longer runs or high-current HVAC applications such as heat pump compressors, use 18AWG thermostat wire.
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