Paige Electric 2U22044B5 22/4 Stranded Plenum Cable, 500ft
Overview
The Paige Electric 2U22044B5 is a 500-foot spool of 22 AWG, 4-conductor stranded plenum-rated cable, built for low-voltage signal and control runs routed through air handling spaces — ceiling returns, plenum ductwork, and above-ceiling pathways where local code requires CMP-rated jacketing instead of standard PVC. Stranded conductors flex more readily than solid-core wire, which matters when a run has to snake through tight ceiling grids, J-hooks, or conduit bends without kinking. At 15 lb per 500ft box, it ships and handles like a standard pull box — no special freight handling needed on a typical install order.
Compatibility
The 22/4 conductor count fits low-current applications where you need four separate conductors in one jacket: access control door contacts and REX inputs, intercom call stations, alarm zone wiring, and other low-voltage control circuits that don't require the heavier gauge used for power runs. It's a general-purpose signal cable rather than a device-specific accessory — confirm conductor count and gauge against your specific access control panel, intercom, or alarm control board wiring diagram before ordering, since 22 AWG is sized for signal and low-current control, not for powering PoE devices or running speaker-level audio over long distances.
Installation Notes
Plenum rating (CMP) means this cable is rated for installation in air handling spaces without conduit, per NEC requirements — the jacket is engineered for low flame spread and low smoke production if exposed to fire, which is the reason plenum-rated cable costs more than riser or PVC-jacketed equivalents and why inspectors specifically check for it in ceiling plenum runs. Manufactured in the US, which matters for jobs with domestic-sourcing requirements. Standard low-voltage wiring practice applies: avoid running unshielded signal cable parallel to AC power lines for long distances, and terminate stranded conductors with the correct connector type to prevent strand fray.
