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Gray shielded communication cable on reel in box, 500 ft, 18 AWG 3-conductor, .2 in OD

Carol

Carol C2535A.38.10 Shielded Comm Cable 18/3 500 ft

SKU CH-JKP3-M16J9

Shielded 18 AWG three-conductor communication cable on a 500 ft reel, aluminium/polyester foil shield, grey PVC jacket, 300 V CM-rated for audio, computer and control systems

  • Color familyGray
  • Product typeWire & Cable
  • 18 AWG stranded conductors carry audio and control signals reliably
  • 100 % aluminum/polyester Flexfoil shield blocks electromagnetic interference
  • CM-rated PVC jacket meets NEC Article 800 for commercial fire safety
  • .2 in outside diameter fits tight conduit runs and raceways
  • 500 ft reel-in-a-box simplifies pulls and reduces on-site waste

Carol C2535A.38.10 Shielded Communication Cable

This Carol C2535A.38.10 shielded communication cable suits installers wiring audio, computer or control systems. The 500 ft reel in a box provides enough length for multi-room runs while keeping the jacket protected during the pull.

Thermals noise and power draw

The PVC jacket and PE insulation handle normal operating temperatures without degradation. The 100 percent aluminum/polyester Flexfoil shield blocks external interference that could otherwise induce noise into sensitive signal paths. At the rated 300 V maximum the three 18 AWG stranded conductors carry the required current with minimal voltage drop across the full 500 ft.

NEC Article 800 CM fire rating

The cable meets NEC Article 800 CM commercial fire rating, so it is approved for in-wall and plenum-adjacent routing in commercial buildings. Without this rating the cable cannot legally be installed in those spaces regardless of its electrical performance.

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Price $319.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCAROL
Color familyGray
Product typeWire & Cable

Questions about this item

How do I pull the 500 ft reel-in-a-box without kinking the .2 in outside diameter?

Mount the box on a spindle so the cable pays off straight; pulling from the side twists the 100 percent aluminum/polyester Flexfoil and creates permanent kinks in the PVC jacket.

When should I replace the 18 AWG stranded conductors after long-term flexing?

Inspect the 16-strand conductors at each termination; if individual strands show fatigue breaks or the PE insulation cracks near bends, cut back and re-terminate or replace the affected section.

What voltage limit appears first when this cable runs near its 300 V rating continuously?

The 300 V maximum rating is the hard ceiling; sustained operation at or above that level stresses the PE insulation and PVC jacket, so derate the circuit to stay below the rating.

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