1000-Feet 22/2 Solid Core Alarm Wire

Alarm wire is something you should definitely keep around if you have a wired security system. Most equipment will connect back to the panel used a hardwired connection. Having some wire on-hand can be helpful if you need to connect a new device or repair existing wire. Buy alarm cabling right here.
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There are all types of wire you might encounter for alarm systems. Most security systems are pretty versatile and will accept any type of alarm wire, whether it is stranded or solid core. While we personally find stranded alarm wire to be easier for DIY users to work with, we know that some users will perfect working with solid core alarm wiring. When using solid core alarm wiring, you should keep in mind that it is more likely to snap or break off when making tight connections. But if you are accustomed to working with it, then we have solid core options available.

There listings on this page are for 1000-foot rolls of 22-gauge 2-conductor wiring. We generally recommend the use of 18-gauge wire when setting up security system equipment, as it allows for the ideal combination of flexibility and longer electrical runs. But 22-gauge wire is very useful if you don't require longer wire runs and instead prefer the greater flexibility of thinner cabling. You can use the wire types interchangeably in most cases. It's only in the longer wire runs where the difference between 18-gauge and 22-gauge wiring will really make a difference. Otherwise, you can typically work with what's most comfortable.

The most common reason to use 2-conductor cabling is for equipment that uses a 2-wire connection. These are typically mechanical devices that do not require electrical power. They are only connected with the panel for the purpose of transmitting data. Hardwired door and window contacts represent an example of such equipment. They do not draw any power from the panel, but they just use a 2-wire connection for the purpose of sending fault notifications to the system. You can also technically use 2-conductor wiring with 4-wire devices. You would just double-up the 2-conductor wire and use it in the same way. But if you decide to double-up your 2-conductor wire, then you will need to be very sure not to mix up or confuse the cables. A 2-conductor cable will only have black and red inner wires. It will lack the additional yellow and green/white wires found in 4-conductor cabling.

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