18 SOL CU 10/C CM/CL2 PVC BRWN

Breakdown of the label

• 18 = 18 AWG wire size
• SOL CU = Solid copper conductors
• 10/C = 10 conductors inside the cable
• CM/CL2 =
  • CM = Communications/general purpose cable rating
  • CL2 = Class 2 power-limited circuit cable rating
• PVC = Polyvinyl chloride insulation/jacket
• BRWN = Brown outer jacket

Typical Application

This is commonly used as:

Multi-conductor thermostat / HVAC control wire

Suitable for low-voltage control circuits such as:

• HVAC thermostats
• Zone controls
• Damper controls
• Other Class 2 low-voltage signaling/control systems

Southwire and other manufacturers list this style as 18 AWG 10-conductor CL2 thermostat/control cable.