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West Penn AQ225BK0500 16 AWG 2-Conductor Direct-Burial Speaker Cable

West Penn AQ225BK0500 16 AWG 2-Conductor Direct-Burial Speaker Cable

SoundPro Item: 68708 | Part Number: AQ225BK0500

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  • Aquaseal Jacket Resists Sunlight And Moisture For Long-Term Outdoor Performance
  • Direct Burial Rating Eliminates Conduit Requirements Where Code Permits
  • CL3/FPL/PLTC Multi-Standard NEC Compliance Reduces Cable SKU Complexity
  • UL Listed With UL 1685 Flame Rating Satisfies Commercial Inspection Requirements
  • ASTM Bare Copper Conductors Ensure Consistent Conductivity Over Extended Runs
  • PVC Plus Nylon Insulation Provides Mechanical Protection Through Ground Movement
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The West Penn AQ225BK0500 is engineered for AV integrators and systems contractors who need a reliable, code-compliant solution for outdoor and in-ground low-voltage speaker and PLTC wiring. Its Aquaseal designation reflects a jacket specifically compounded for sunlight and moisture resistance, making it appropriate for direct-burial installations without conduit where permitted by local code.

Rated CL3, FPL, and PLTC, this cable satisfies a broad range of NEC classification requirements, reducing the need to stock separate cables for power-limited trunking and speaker distribution in commercial, institutional, and hospitality installs. UL Listing and UL 1685 flame compliance add the documentation trail that inspectors and general contractors expect on commercial projects.

ASTM bare copper conductors with PVC-plus-nylon insulation deliver consistent conductivity and mechanical durability through temperature cycling and ground movement. For contractors running permanent outdoor speaker feeds to paging zones, landscape audio systems, or distributed background music in covered outdoor venues, the AQ225BK0500 offers the multi-standard compliance and environmental durability required to close out a project cleanly.

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Specifications

Certifications
NEC Type
CL3/FPL/PLTC
UL Listed
Yes
Flame Rating
UL 1685
Dimensions
Nominal OD
.295 in
Jacket Thickness
.040 in
Construction
Conductors
2 x 16 AWG (7x24)
Conductor Material
ASTM Bare Copper
Insulation
PVC .015 in + Nylon .005 in
Shield
None
Jacket
Sunlight- and Moisture-Resistant PVC
Electrical
Conductor Resistance
4.2 Ohm/Mft
Nominal Capacitance
28 pF/ft
Identifiers
Standard Spool Length
1000 ft

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