500ft (152.4m) Bulk 18 AWG Speaker Wire - Plenum CMP-Rated
500 ft bulk 18 AWG speaker wire with plenum-rated CMP jacket and color-coded conductors for audio installations
The CG40538 is a 500 ft (152.4 m) bulk spool of 18 AWG speaker wire designed for professional audio/video installations in commercial and educational environments. This plenum-rated cabling features a CMP-rated and FT6-rated jacket, allowing it to be run within walls and air plenums without the requirement of conduit. The wire is constructed with two color-coded twisted pair copper conductors (red and black) to facilitate easy identification during installation. Each conductor is composed of 7 strands of 26 AWG copper wire. To assist with installation management and length tracking, the jacket includes footage markers. This product is backed by a lifetime warranty and complies with RoHS, REACH, TSCA, and NDAA 889 standards.
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Specifications
| Cable Length | 500 ft (152.4 m) |
| Shipping Weight | 8.36 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Cable Type | AudioBulk |
| Color | White |
| Jacket Application | Plenum Rated |
| Jacket Rating | CMP RatedFT6 Rated |
| Product Type | Speaker Wire |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| UPC | 757120405382 |
| Certifications | NDAA 889Prop 65REACHRoHSTSCA |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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Questions about this part
Can I run the CG40538 in plenum air spaces?
Yes, this wire features a CMP-rated and FT6-rated jacket, making it suitable for use within walls and air plenums without conduit.
How can I identify the red and black conductors?
The wire is constructed as two color-coded 18 AWG twisted pair copper cables (one red, one black) inside a naturally colored jacket.
Does this speaker wire have length markings?
Yes, the wire includes footage markers to help you track the length of the run during installation.
What is the conductor construction of this 18 AWG wire?
Each conductor is made from 7 strands of 26 AWG copper wire.
Is the CG40538 a TAA compliant product?
No, the CG40538 is not TAA compliant, though it does meet NDAA 889 standards.