West Penn Wire 25225BWH1000 16 Awg Plenum Cable

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 25225BWH1000 is a 1-pair, 16 AWG stranded unshielded plenum-rated cable designed for fire alarm and life-safety signal distribution. The stranded conductor construction provides flexibility during pulls through conduit or open plenum pathways. Plenum-rated jacketing meets the low-smoke, flame-retardant requirements mandated for cables run in air-handling spaces. This cable is sold per 1000-foot reel and is handled by licensed fire alarm installers and low-voltage electricians working in commercial and light-industrial environments.

This cable is suited for plenum air-handling spaces in commercial buildings where fire alarm initiating circuits, notification appliance circuits, or signal runs require compliant low-smoke jacketing. Typical installations include ceiling plenum spaces, raised-floor environments, and open-air HVAC return pathways where standard PVC-jacketed cable is not code-permitted. The unshielded design keeps the cable profile and weight low for long home-run pulls on fire alarm panels and auxiliary control circuits.

Key Features

• 16 AWG stranded conductors for flexibility during installation pulls
• 1-pair configuration suitable for initiating and signal circuit runs
• Unshielded construction reduces overall cable diameter and weight for long runs
• Plenum-rated jacket meets low-smoke, flame-retardant requirements for air-handling spaces
• Sold in 1000-foot reel quantity for commercial project runs

Compatibility

Designed as a plenum-rated signal cable for use in fire alarm and life-safety wiring systems requiring 16 AWG stranded unshielded conductors in air-handling plenum spaces.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed low-voltage electrician or certified fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. De-energize the fire alarm panel and follow lockout procedures before making any circuit connections. Verify that the plenum rating of this cable meets the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction before rough-in. Do not exceed the cable bend radius during pulls, as excessive bending can degrade conductor integrity.