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Solid Bare Copper Fire Alarm Cable (14–22 AWG, 2 & 4 Conductor, Shielded & Unshielded, Riser FPLR & Plenum FPLP)

Solid Bare Copper Fire Alarm Cable (14–22 AWG, 2 & 4 Conductor, Shielded & Unshielded, Riser FPLR & Plenum FPLP)

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Part #FPLP142SRR - Plenum (Shielded)
$427.69/ reelIn stock
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Priced at copper $6.53/lb. Market read 3:30 PM ET: $6.57/lb — +0.15% on this price; holds until ±0.25%.

Price check FPLP142SRROct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

17.7% less here than the lowest price we found, $519.94 per 1000 ft at Primus Cable (comparable spec). That is $92.25 a reel, or $922.50 on 10 reels.

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Priced today at copper $6.57/lb: the conductor is $163.27 of this reel, so a 5% move in copper moves the price about $8.16. The rest holds.

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Cut to length, no reel minimums. Prices move with the metal during the day; a quote holds for seven days. Retailer price read from their public page at the time shown; it may have changed. Before shipping and tax.

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Commercial and life-safety fire alarm cable featuring annealed solid bare copper conductors, flame-retardant PVC (FR-PVC) insulation, an integrated ripcord, and a durable FR-PVC protective jacket. Available in 14, 16, 18, and 22 AWG sizes in 2-conductor and 4-conductor configurations, as well as unshielded and overall aluminum foil shielded (with a 0.38 mm tinned copper drain wire) options for protection against signal interference. Offered in UL-listed Riser-rated (FPLR) and Plenum-rated (FPLP) constructions for installation in vertical shafts or environmental air-handling plenum spaces. Engineered for critical life-safety and signaling applications, including fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, voice communications, burglar alarms, and fire protective circuits. Includes sequential footage markings every 2 feet for easier tracking and installation.

Specifications

    • Conductor: 14 AWG, 16 AWG, 18 AWG, or 22 AWG annealed solid bare copper

    • Conductor Count Options: 2 Conductors or 4 Conductors

    • Shielding Options: Unshielded or Overall Aluminum Foil Shield with 0.38 mm tinned copper drain wire

    • Insulation Material: Flame-Retardant PVC (FR-PVC)

    • Jacket Material: Flame-Retardant PVC (FR-PVC)

    • Color Code: 1-Black, 2-Red, 3-Brown, 4-Blue

    • Nominal Outside Diameter:

      • Unshielded Plenum (FPLP): 3.8 mm (18 AWG / 2C) to 6.0 mm (14 AWG / 4C)

      • Shielded Plenum (FPLP): 4.3 mm (16 AWG / 2C) to 5.1 mm (14 AWG / 2C)

      • Unshielded Riser (FPLR): 3.2 mm (22 AWG / 4C) to 5.1 mm (14 AWG / 2C)

      • Shielded Riser (FPLR): 3.8 mm (18 AWG / 2C) to 5.1 mm (14 AWG / 2C)

    • Rip Cord: Yes

    • Voltage Rating: 300V

    • Temperature Rating: -20°C to +75°C

    • Footage Markings: Sequential marking every 2 feet

    • Packaging Options: 1,000 ft wooden reel (500 ft option available for 22 AWG / 4C)

    • Applications: Fire Alarm Systems, Smoke Detectors, Voice Communications, Burglar Alarms, Fire Protective Circuits

    • Standards & Compliances: UL Listed Type FPLP, UL Listed Type FPLR, RoHS Compliant