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Orders carry a PO number and job name. Cut to length; $85 per cut on by-the-foot lines. First orders prepaid, shipped to your facility.

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Solid Bare Copper Thermostat & HVAC Control Cable (18 & 20 AWG, 2 to 12 Conductor, UL CL2/CL3 Sunlight Resistant)

Solid Bare Copper Thermostat & HVAC Control Cable (18 & 20 AWG, 2 to 12 Conductor, UL CL2/CL3 Sunlight Resistant)

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Part #182TSTATS5BN/2M - Brown - Riser
$279.85/ reelIn stock
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Priced at copper $6.53/lb. Market read 3:30 PM ET: $6.57/lb — +0.08% on this price; holds until ±0.25%.

Price check 182TSTATS5BN/2MOct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

9.1% less here than the lowest price we found, $154.00 per 1000 ft at Nassau National Cable (comparable spec). That is $28.15 a reel, or $281.50 on 10 reels.

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Priced today at copper $6.57/lb: the conductor is $129.12 of this reel, so a 5% move in copper moves the price about $6.46. 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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Low-voltage solid copper thermostat and HVAC control wire engineered for reliable temperature control, heating, air conditioning, and power-limited signaling circuits. Constructed with annealed solid bare copper conductors, flame-retardant PVC (FR-PVC) insulation, and a durable, sun-resistant FR-PVC outer jacket. Available in 18 AWG and 20 AWG gauge sizes with conductor options ranging from 2 up to 12 conductors. Designed for residential and commercial low-voltage installations where maximum operating voltage does not exceed 30 volts, including thermostats, air conditioning systems, heat pumps, doorbells, intercoms, bell systems, and remote control units. Features sequential footage markings every 2 feet for precise jobsite measuring and installation. UL listed as Type CL2 and CL3, rated for sunlight exposure, and fully RoHS and REACH compliant.

Specifications

  • Conductor: 18 AWG or 20 AWG annealed solid bare copper

  • Conductor Count Options:

    • 18 AWG: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 Conductors

    • 20 AWG: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 Conductors

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

  • Insulation Diameter: 1.25 mm (20 AWG) / 1.40 mm (18 AWG)

  • Jacket Material: Flame-Retardant PVC (FR-PVC), Sunlight Resistant

  • Jacket Thickness: 0.43 mm

  • Jacket Colors Available: Brown / White

  • Color Code Chart: 1-Red, 2-White, 3-Green, 4-Blue, 5-Yellow, 6-Brown, 7-Orange, 8-Black, 9-Pink, 10-Gray, 11-Tan, 12-Purple

  • Voltage Rating: 30V Max

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

  • Footage Markings: Sequential footage marking every 2 feet

  • Applications: Thermostats, Heating & Air Conditioning Controls, Heat Pumps, Door Bells, Bell & Alarm Systems, Intercom Systems, Remote Control Units

  • Standards & Compliances: UL Type CL2 / CL3, (ETL) Listed 5013739, NEC Article 725, Sunlight Resistant, RoHS & REACH Compliant