Product Information

Specification

18/6 SOLID BC FPLP

Applications:

The fire alarm cable is an electrical wire that is used in smoke detectors, sirens, fire alarm systems and sprinkler supervisory systems. The operating temperature range of this electrical cable is from -20°C to 75°C. The power limit for this fire alarm wire is 300V.

Also Known As:

18/6 solid fire alarm wire, 18 6 solid fire alarm cable, smoke detector wiring, smoke alarm wiring, wiring fire alarm system.

Standards:

• NEC Article 760 
• NEC Article 725 
• NEC Article 800 
• UL 1424 FPLR/FPLP 
• UL 13 CL3R/CL3P 
• UL 444 CMR/CMP 
• UL 1666 
• NFPA 262 
• California State Fire Marshall 
• RoHS-compliant

Construction

Conductors:

This fire alarm cable conductor is made of solid 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 can withstand a wide range of temperatures, is resistant to chemicals and UV light deformations, water-tight, and easy to cut.

Jacket:

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

Specifications:

• Conductor size (AWG): 18
• No. of Conductors: 6
• Insulation Thickness (inches): 0.006
• Overall Jacket Thickness (inches): 0.016
• Outside Diameter (inches): 0.211
• Approx. Weight (lbs/M’): 45

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