Southwire 16LC11 16 Awg 2-conductor Direct Burial Wire 500 Ft

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 16LC11 is a 16 AWG 2-conductor direct burial lighting wire sold in a 500-foot roll. Designed for low-voltage outdoor lighting systems, this wire carries current from a transformer to landscape fixtures installed in or along the ground. The 2-conductor configuration handles both the hot and return lines in a single cable run. Licensed electricians and landscape lighting contractors install this wire in residential and light commercial applications where a durable, burial-rated conductor is required for code-compliant outdoor lighting circuits.

This wire is suited for direct burial installation in landscape and exterior lighting systems. Typical applications include pathway lighting, garden fixtures, and low-voltage deck or perimeter lighting connected to a central transformer. The 500-foot roll length supports longer runs common in commercial landscape projects or large residential properties without requiring mid-run splices. It is appropriate for installations governed by NEC guidelines for low-voltage outdoor wiring.

Key Features

• 16 AWG conductor gauge for standard low-voltage landscape lighting loads
• 2-conductor design simplifies wiring between transformer and fixture
• Direct burial rated for installation without conduit where code permits
• 500-foot roll reduces the need for splices on extended runs
• Sold in single-roll order increments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation conductor for low-voltage direct burial landscape and outdoor lighting systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or licensed landscape lighting contractor in accordance with applicable NEC requirements for low-voltage outdoor wiring. Disconnect and de-energize the transformer before making any connections or handling the wire. Bury the cable at the depth required by local code for low-voltage direct burial conductors. Avoid sharp bends or kinks during installation to preserve conductor integrity.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Gauge: 16 AWG
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Cable Type: Direct Burial
• Roll Length: 500 feet
• Order Increment: 500 feet
• Weight: 0.03 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 16LC11