Outdoor

Summary: Outdoor

Enhance Your Projects with Windy City Wire's Outdoor Low-Voltage Wire

Windy City Wire is your trusted partner for all low-voltage wire needs, offering an extensive range of outdoor-rated cables designed to meet the demanding conditions of various environments. Whether you're setting up communication networks, security systems, or direct burial applications, our products ensure superior performance and longevity. Each wire is crafted to provide excellent resistance to moisture and environmental challenges, making them perfect for outdoor and direct burial installations.

Our outdoor wire products come in standard 1000FT lengths and are conveniently packaged in our patented RackPack carton. This unique packaging optimizes labor savings and boosts efficiencies, ensuring you have the perfect solution for your installation needs. The integration of FastFIND Footage Markers further ensures precise cable use by providing easy-to-read footage length calculations, reducing waste by 15-25%, and maximizing utility for multiple projects.

Available in multiple configurations and constructions, every cable is equipped with SmartWire Glide lubrication, helping reduce friction during installations by up to 70%. Customize jacket colors and stripes to suit your organization’s standard and ensure easy identification on all job sites. Make Windy City Wire your go-to source for reliable and efficient outdoor low-voltage cabling solutions.

• 14 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper, Shielded Non-Plenum: Suitable for wet locations, featuring a black/red color code.
• 16 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper, Shielded Non-Plenum: Ideal for shielded applications with a robust design.
• 18 AWG 2 Conductor Bare Copper, Shielded Non-Plenum: Perfect for compact installations requiring shielded protection.
• 24 AWG 2 Pair Tinned Copper, Shielded Non-Plenum Low-Cap: Designed for direct burial with sun-resistant black jackets.
• 22 AWG 1 Pair Tinned Copper, Shielded Direct Burial: Provides reliable direct burial capacity.
• Type RG 59/U PVC, 20 AWG Solid Bare Copper: Exemplary for outdoor video surveillance systems.
• 24 AWG 4 Pair, Bare Copper, Non-Shielded Non-Plenum: Rated Category 5e Flooded Cable, suitable for outdoor use.
• 23 AWG 4 Pair Direct Burial Shielded Outdoor High Performance Cable: Offers robust performance with shielded protection.

Choose Windy City Wire's SmartWire® solutions to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of your next outdoor project. For more information and custom order options, contact our team today and experience the premium quality and performance that Windy City Wire consistently delivers.

Solutions: Outdoor

At Windy City Wire, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive selection of outdoor low-voltage wire systems designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries and applications. Our high-quality products ensure safety, efficiency, and durability across different settings, specifically tailored to outdoor environments.

Our outdoor wire solutions come in multiple formats, ensuring there's a suitable option for every need:

• Outdoor Cable Varieties:
  • RG59 Outdoor Cable: Ideal for video surveillance systems, this cable features 20 AWG solid bare copper, and offers superior signal integrity. Its construction ensures reliable performance in outdoor conditions.
  • Cat7 Outdoor Cable: For networking applications requiring high-speed data transfers, our Cat7 cables offer robust performance with shielded protection, ensuring minimal interference.
  • Outdoor Rated Cat5e and Cat6 Cables: Suitable for Ethernet applications, these cables maintain signal quality over extended distances and are designed to withstand the elements.
• Direct Burial Options:
  • For installations requiring direct burial, our wires and cables provide excellent protection against environmental challenges, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
• Water Warrior Cables:
  • Designed for wet locations, these cables ensure optimal functionality, even in environments exposed to moisture.

These outdoor wire systems are also highly versatile, serving a broad range of industries:

1. Security and Surveillance: Our RG59 and other compatible cables are perfect for closed-circuit video surveillance systems, providing the necessary reliability for continuous operation.
2. Telecommunications: The Cat7 and outdoor rated Cat5e/ Cat6 cables offer reliable data transmission for outdoor telecom infrastructures, including data centers and broadband networks.
3. Industrial Automation: Many outdoor settings require precise control and data communication, which our shielded control and signal cables provide seamlessly.

Each of our products is available in 1000FT lengths and is packaged in our patented RackPack carton, ensuring maximum labor savings and efficiency during installation. The use of our RackPacks underscores our commitment to providing a complete solution tailored to your project's unique requirements.

Whether you are installing a new security system, upgrading a network, or implementing outdoor lighting solutions, our selection of outdoor low-voltage wires offers the reliability and performance you demand. Explore our comprehensive range today to find the perfect fit for your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Outdoor

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire Outdoor cable?
  • 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24 AWG
• What other colors is this SmartWire Outdoor cable available in?
  • Available in a variety of color combinations including:
  • Black/Red
  • Black/Red/Blue/Orange
  • Black/Red/Orange/Blue
  • Black/Red/Blue/Orange/Yellow/Brown
  • Black/Red/Blue/Orange/Yellow/Brown/Pink/Purple
  • Black/White
  • Black/Red, White/Green
  • Black/Red/White/Green
  • Black/Red, White/Green, Brown/Blue
  • Black/Red/White/Green/Brown/Blue
  • White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange
  • White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange, White-Green/Green, White-Brown/Brown
• Is this SmartWire Outdoor cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  • SmartWire Outdoor cable is made with bare copper conductors, and specific types may be solid or stranded depending on configuration.
• What length is this SmartWire Outdoor cable sold in?
  • At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Outdoor cable in a standard 1,000ft length.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage Outdoor wire cables sold on spools or in boxes?
  • Our SmartWire Outdoor cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack.
• What are the main differences between RG59 and RG6 cables?
  • RG59 cables are typically used for analog video signals and have a thinner conductor compared to RG6 cables. RG6 cables are often used for digital and satellite signals with a thicker conductor and better shielding, providing superior signal quality and less loss over longer distances.
• What are some distinctions between BAC NET, RS232 and RS485 Cables?
  • BAC NET is a protocol intended for building automation and control networks. RS232 is a standard for serial communication transmission of data typically used for short distances. RS485 is a standard that supports multiple devices and offers longer distance communication with improved noise interference, making it suitable for industrial environments.

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