GENERAL CABLE's 18/2C solid unshielded fire alarm cable is engineered for reliable performance in fire alarm and control systems. Constructed with solid bare copper conductors and premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket, it ensures durability and safety in critical applications.
Key features include:
- Conductors: Solid bare copper, ASTM B3, B8, B286
- Insulation: Color-coded PVC, 0.01 in thick
- Jacket: Gray PVC with sequential footage markings
- Outer Diameter: 0.158 in
- Voltage Rating: 300 V
- Temperature Range: -20°C to +75°C
Designed for building, residential, and industrial installations, this cable is suitable for power-limited control circuits and wiring of systems such as intercom, security, audio, and background music.
Technical Specifications
| Country of Origin | United States |
| AWG Size | 18 |
| Conductor Category | Class 1 = solid |
| Number of Conductors | 2 |
| Strand Count | Solid |
| Shape of Conductor | Round |
| Jacket Color | Red |
| Jacket Marking | CAROL (R) 18 AWG -- E2502S -- 75C E60233-8 (UL) CL3R OR FPLR -- (UL) C(UL) CMR -- ROHS -- MADE IN USA (date code - MM/YY) (sequential footage) |
| Outer Diameter | 0.158 in |
| Thickness Outer Jacket | 0.015 in |
| Insulation Thickness | 0.01 in |
| Armoring Type | None |
| Shield Construction | Not applicable |
| Shield Material | Not applicable |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Voltage | 300 V |
| Silicone Free | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Resistant To Chemicals | No |
| Resistant To UV | No |
| Resistant To Moisture | No |
| Resistant To Oil | No |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Halogen Free | No |
| Underground Installation | No |
| With Rodent Protection | No |
| Outdoor Installation | No |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Jacket Color | Red |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Number of Strands | Solid |
| UV Resistant | No |
| Voltage | 300 V |
Product Documents
When selecting GENERAL CABLE 18/2C Solid Unshielded Fire Alarm Cable - 300V, Red PVC, 1000 ft, verify the model information, intended use, and installation environment so the part matches the actual job.
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