Product Information

Specification

18 AWG 2 Conductor Direct Burial Shielded Fire Alarm Cable

Applications:

The fire alarm cable is an electrical wire that is suitable for indoor trays and outdoor use (direct burial). The wire is suitable for power-limited circuits and low-voltage installations. The operating temperature range of this electrical cable is from -20°C to 60°C. The suggested voltage rating for this wire is 300V.

Also Known As:

18 2 fire alarm wire, 18 2 fire alarm cable, smoke detector wiring, smoke alarm wiring, wiring fire alarm system.

Standards:

• FPL – PLTC
• NEC Article 760 And 725 
• UL 1685 Vertical Tray
• TIA455-82B Water Infiltration Test Compliant
• UL 444 & 13 Compliant 

Construction

Conductors:

This fire alarm cable conductor is made of fully stranded bare copper. Copper is used for this application because of its amazing electrical properties and flexibility.

Insulation:

The fire alarm wire has PVC insulation. It is resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals and UV light deformations. It is also water-tight and easy to cut.

Jacket:

The smoke alarm wiring has a PVC jacket. It is resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals and UV light deformations. It is also water-tight and easy to cut.

Shield:

This electrical wire has an overall shielding that is made of aluminum/mylar foil and comes with Aquaseal tape.

Specifications:

• Conductor size (AWG): 18
• Stranding: 7x26
• No. of Conductors: 2
• No. of Pairs: 1
• Insulation Thickness (inches): 0.015
• Nom. Jacket Thickness (inches): 0.040
• Overall O.D. (inches): 0.310
• Approx. Cable Nom. Weight (lbs/1m): 48
• Part Number: West Penn AQ293

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