- 150-Volt maximum
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Can be used in temperatures up to 140˚F
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About This Product
Consider using the Southwire Company 50 ft. 18/3 Thermostat Wire in your heating and air conditioning bell and alarm system controls. This wire is made of solid copper paralleled conductors that are covered with a brown, PVC jacket. The 2-conductor cable is flat and multi-conductor cables are round.
Highlights
- 150-Volt maximum
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Can be used in temperatures up to 140˚F
- UL listed, RoHS compliant, GreenSpec
- Sunlight and UV resistant
- Click here to shop for more Southwire products
- Click to learn the factors you must consider when wiring your home
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Product Information
Specifications
Total Wire Length (ft.): 50 ft
Dimensions
Total Wire Length (ft.) | 50 ft |
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Details
Commercial/Residential | Commercial, Residential |
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Conductor Material | Copper |
Features | Jacketed, Low Voltage |
Gauge | 18 |
Grounded | Non-Grounded |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor, Outdoor |
Jacket Color | Brown |
Jacket Rating | CL2 |
Max Amps | Not Specified |
Number of Conductors | 3 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Stranded or Solid | Solid |
Voltage (v) | 150v |
Wet Location Use | Dry |
Wire Cut Type | Pre-Cut Length |
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings | UL Listed |
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Manufacturer Warranty | N/A |
Questions & Answers
Is The Southwire brown 3 conductor suitable for lamp rewiring
_Buddy, Digital catalog can be found at: https://www.southwire.com/wire-cable/hvac/baron-tstat-wire/p/HVAC1. Thermostat wire is used for temperature controlled applications.
I have one 'remote' irrigation valve I need to add and wire to the sprinkler controller. If I ran this cable inside 1/2" PVC electrical conduit, would this protect the cable sufficiently for outdoor use ?
@SouthwireCustomerService: What do you say to the five negative reviews that say your wire isn't insulated well within the outer wire?
We are constantly working to better all of our products. Thank you for reaching out.
Product worked well for me
This wire is being used in the building of a model train layout. I bought this wire to connect the remote switches to the activation switches. The 3 conductor setup is perfect for the application...
I'm not an electrician but for me the flexibility of the 3 conductors inside the brown outer coating allows those conductors to move around easily. If the brown outer coating had been packed with insulation the bundled wire would be much stiffer and heavier and the insulation could impede the movement of the individual conductors in a bad way.
I'm installing an automatic gate opener and it specifies 18/3 electrical wire. Is this the correct wire for that application?
Should be fine for gate opener
Most likely not. This cable is not rated for outdoor use.
I would use it
This wire is suitable for that application.
This is not outdoor wire.
Are the wires solid or strand and what color are the wires?
solid wires.
The wires are solid strand and brown.
Solid. Ted white, green
Solid. Red, White & Green
Solid
What is the circlular mils for this control wire, need it for conduit fill calculations.
The approximate overall cable diameter of 18/3 Thermostat Wire is 140 mils. Therefore the area of this cable is 19,610 cmils (0.01539 sq. in.).
Can this wire be used to wire a security system attic horn
If there are no cat 5 or similar requirements from alarm manufacturer it ought to be fine
Thermostat wire is used for all of your thermostat wiring needs. Home Depot carries our shielded and unshielded security cable for these types of installations. You would need to check with the manufacturer of that particular security sytem to see if the thermostat wire was sufficient for that application.
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Product Snapshot | |||
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Ideal for HVAC and alarm systems, this 18-gauge, 3-conductor wire offers 50 ft. of reliable connectivity for indoor/outdoor use. | Ideal for HVAC and low-voltage applications, this 50 ft. 18/3 thermostat wire ensures reliable performance with its flame-retardant, UV-resistant, and easy-to-install design. | Ideal for indoor/outdoor thermostat wiring, featuring UV resistance and 100 ft. length for versatile applications. | Ideal for indoor/outdoor installations, this 5-conductor, 18-gauge thermostat wire ensures reliable performance in various applications. |
Wire Gauge | |||
18 | 18 AWG | 18 AWG | 18 AWG |
Number of Conductors | |||
3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Length | |||
50 ft | 50 ft | 100 ft. | 50 ft. |
Temperature Rating | |||
140˚F | 167°F | -20° C to 60° C | -20°C to 60°C |
UV Resistant | |||
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