Tired of wires that get too hot or break easily?
You know the struggle. You are installing new LED holiday lights or fixing a lamp power cord. You buy cheap wire. It feels stiff. It cracks when you bend it. Worst of all, it gets hot when you turn the lights on. This is dangerous. It wastes money. And it frustrates your customers.You need a wire that works hard. You need a wire that stays cool. You need a wire that is easy to pull through tight spaces. We have the solution. Our 16AWG 2-conductor parallel wire is built for real work. It is flexible, tough, and safe. It fits perfectly in lamp holders and power cords. Let’s look at why this is the best choice for your business.
What makes this 16AWG parallel wire special?
This is not just any wire. It is a specific type called SPT-2. It has two cores. Each core is 16AWG. That is about 1.31 square millimeters of copper. This size is the “Goldilocks” of wiring. It is not too thin. It is not too thick. It is just right for 120-volt circuits.The wire is “parallel.” This means the two wires are flat. They sit side-by-side. They are not twisted. This flat shape is a game-changer. Why? Because it is thin. You can slide it under rugs. You can push it through window frames. You can hide it in tight lamp bases. Round wire is bulky. Flat wire is smart.We use stranded copper. Not solid wire. Solid wire breaks if you bend it once. Stranded wire bends a hundred times. It does not snap. It is soft. It is easy to strip. This saves your workers time. It reduces waste on the job site.
Built to handle the heat and the weather
Your customers use lights outdoors. They use them indoors. The wire must handle heat. Our 16AWG lamp cord is rated for 105°C. That is very hot. Most cheap wires are only rated for 60°C or 75°C.When electricity runs through a wire, it creates heat. If the wire is too thin, it melts the plastic. Our 1.31mm² copper carries the current easily. It stays cool. The PVC jacket protects the copper. It is also flame retardant. It meets VW-1 and FT-1 standards. If a fire starts, this wire does not spread it. It self-extinguishes. This keeps homes safe.The jacket is UV resistant. Sunlight destroys cheap plastic. It makes it brittle. It cracks. Our outdoor lighting wire resists the sun. It stays flexible for years. It works in freezing cold too. It stays soft down to -30°C. You can install it in winter. You can install it in summer. It works all year.
Perfect for lamp holders and power cords
Let’s talk about where you use this. The most common use is lamp cords. Table lamps. Floor lamps. Desk lamps. The wire needs to fit through the hollow neck of the lamp. Our flat design fits perfectly. It does not get stuck.It is also great for power cords. Small appliances. Fans. Electronics. The 16AWG size handles up to 13 amps. That is enough power for most devices. It is also perfect for LED strip lighting. Especially the 12V or 24V low-voltage strips. The 2-core design handles the positive and negative lines perfectly.Do you do holiday lighting? This is the standard wire for that. SPT-2 is the industry standard for Christmas lights. It hangs well. It is lightweight. It does not tangle like a rope. You can buy it in 250-foot spools. Or 1000-foot spools. We can customize the length. We can also add 3 or 4 cores if you need RGB lighting. But for standard white light, 2 cores is all you need.
Technical Specs You Can Trust
We know you need numbers. Here are the hard facts about this product:
- Wire Gauge: 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
- Cross-Sectional Area: 1.31 mm² (square millimeters)
- Conductor Material: Tinned Copper or Bare Copper (Stranded)
- Number of Cores: 2 Cores (1 Pair)
- Insulation Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Jacket Type: Parallel Flat (No outer jacket on SPT, or with outer jacket on SVT)
- Voltage Rating: 300 Volts (300V)
- Temperature Rating: -30°C to 105°C
- Safety Standards: UL 758, UL 62, CSA, RoHS, REACH
- Flammability: VW-1, FT-1
- Outer Diameter: Approx 8.64mm (depending on insulation thickness)
- Packaging: 250ft (76m), 1000ft (305m), or custom lengths
Why choose our factory for your next order?
You have many choices. Why buy from us? Because we are a factory. We do not just trade. We make the wire. We control the quality.We check the copper diameter. Some factories cheat. They make the copper thin. They make the plastic thick. This looks like 16AWG, but it is weak. We do not do this. Our copper is pure. The strand count is high. This means better conductivity. Less voltage drop. Brighter lights.We have the certifications you need. UL, CSA, VDE. If you sell to the USA, you need UL. If you sell to Canada, you need CSA. If you sell to Europe, you need CE or VDE. We have these papers. We can print your brand on the wire jacket. We can make custom colors. Black, white, brown, clear. You name it.Our minimum order quantity is fair. We handle big containers. We handle small sample orders. We ship fast. We know you have deadlines. We do not delay.
How to install this wire easily
You might worry about installation. Don’t. This wire is made for speed.First, stripping is easy. Use a wire stripper. Set it to 16AWG. Squeeze. Pull. The insulation slides right off. It does not dig into the copper.Second, connecting is simple. You can use wire nuts. Or crimp connectors. Or solder. Because the wire is stranded, it holds solder well. It twists easily for wire nuts.Third, hiding the wire. Because it is flat, you can staple it flat against a wall. It does not roll. It stays where you put it. For lamp holders, just push it through the hollow stem. Connect to the socket. Screw in the bulb. Done.For outdoor use, you can use zip ties. The flat surface holds zip ties tight. The wind does not make it spin. It stays secure on trees or roof eaves.
Common questions about this product
Is this wire rated for direct burial?Standard SPT-2 is not for direct burial in soil. You need a gel-filled or armored cable for that. But this wire is great for outdoor use in conduit or hanging. It resists moisture and sun.Can I use this for 240V?No. This wire is rated for 300V, but it is for low-voltage or 120V applications. Do not use it for high-voltage 240V appliances like dryers or ovens.What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2?SPT-1 has thinner insulation. SPT-2 has thicker insulation. SPT-2 is tougher. It handles more heat. We recommend SPT-2 for most jobs. It lasts longer.Can I mix this with RGB wires?Yes, but keep them separate. If you are doing color-changing lights, you need 4-core wire. This product is 2-core. It is for single-color white light or simple power cords.
Get your custom quote today
You need a reliable supplier. You need a wire that passes inspection. You need a partner who ships on time. We are that partner.We produce tons of this wire every month. We have the stock. We have the machines. We can make exactly what you need.Do you need a special print on the jacket? We can do it. Do you need a specific color? We can mix it. Do you need a special spool size? We can wind it.Stop worrying about quality issues. Stop dealing with suppliers who lie about the copper content. Work with a factory that is honest.Contact us now. Send us your drawing. Send us your specs. Or just ask for a sample. We will send you a quote in 24 hours. Let’s build something great together.Inquiry Now & Get a Free Sample!