Southwire 55213143 16/2 Low Voltage Cable 100 Ft

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 55213143 is a 16-gauge, 2-conductor stranded low voltage cable rated for circuits not exceeding 150 volts. Supplied in a 100-foot length, it is designed for outdoor accent lighting, landscape lighting, and security lighting installations. The two insulated conductors are arranged in a flat, duplex construction, which makes splitting and terminating the cable straightforward during installation. The outer jacket is black PVC (polyvinyl chloride), suited for direct outdoor exposure including sunlight. The cable is rated for an operating temperature range of -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C.

This cable is intended for residential and light commercial outdoor lighting applications where a low voltage, 2-conductor run is required. Typical installations include path lighting, accent spotlights, deck and step lighting, and perimeter security lighting fed from a low voltage transformer. Because it is rated for sunlight exposure, it can be run above grade where needed, in addition to standard underground burial where permitted by local code and the installation method used.

Key Features

• 16 AWG stranded, 2-conductor construction for flexibility during installation
• Flat duplex jacket design allows easy conductor separation without tools
• Black PVC insulation rated for direct sunlight exposure outdoors
• Voltage rating not to exceed 150 volts, suitable for low voltage lighting systems
• Operating temperature range of -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C
• 100-foot length packaged as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard low voltage outdoor lighting transformers and fixtures requiring a 16/2 stranded feed cable in residential and light commercial landscape lighting systems.

Installation Notes

This cable is typically installed by electricians or qualified landscape lighting technicians. Disconnect and de-energize the low voltage transformer before making any connections or routing the cable. When burying the cable underground, follow local codes for burial depth and conduit requirements, referencing the NEC for applicable low voltage wiring provisions. Avoid sharp bends or pinch points at fixture connection points to protect conductor integrity over time.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: 16 AWG
• Conductors: 2
• Conductor Type: Stranded
• Length: 100 feet
• Maximum Voltage: 150 volts
• Operating Temperature: -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C
• Jacket Material: Black PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
• Construction: Flat duplex
• Weight: 3.702 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 55213143