West Penn Wire 25224BBK1000 18AWG 2-conductor Plenum Cable

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 25224BBK1000 is an 18 AWG, 2-conductor stranded plenum-rated audio cable finished in black. It is designed for low-voltage audio distribution in commercial and institutional buildings where cable must run through air-handling spaces without conduit. The plenum rating means the jacket compound meets CMP smoke and flame standards required by code for open-ceiling and HVAC plenum installations. Licensed low-voltage contractors and AV system integrators are the primary installers. The 1000-foot reel supports large-scale runs typical in commercial audio, background music, and paging system installations.

This cable is suited for commercial background music systems, paging and intercom distribution, and low-voltage audio wiring in offices, retail spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. Its stranded conductor construction aids flexibility during pull-through and termination. The black jacket blends with standard plenum ceiling environments and is compatible with standard screw-terminal, barrier-strip, and push-in audio connectors common to commercial audio equipment.

Key Features

• 18 AWG stranded conductors for flexibility during installation pulls
• 2-conductor configuration suitable for single-channel or mono audio runs
• Plenum (CMP) rated jacket meets NEC requirements for air-handling space installation
• Black jacket finish for discreet ceiling and wall routing
• 1000-foot continuous reel minimizes splice points on long commercial runs

Compatibility

Designed as a plenum-rated, 18 AWG 2-conductor stranded cable for commercial low-voltage audio distribution systems where CMP-rated wiring is required by code.

Installation Notes

Installation of plenum-rated low-voltage cable in air-handling spaces must comply with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. Power down all connected audio equipment before terminating conductors. Use listed low-voltage staples or J-hooks approved for plenum environments — standard non-plenum fasteners are not code-compliant in air-handling spaces. Splicing mid-run is strongly discouraged; plan pull routes to utilize the full reel length where possible.