Description
Super Heavy Duty 500ft 12AWG/2C Direct Burial Landscape Lighting Wire – 100% Copper Underground Outdoor PVC Cable
Power your largest landscape lighting projects with this 500ft 10/2 direct burial cable. Built for heavy-duty outdoor use, this contractor-length spool features 108-strand bare copper conductors and a durable virgin PVC jacket, ensuring safe, efficient power delivery across long runs. The heavier 10-gauge construction minimizes voltage drop, making it the best choice for high wattage systems, commercial installations, and large residential landscapes.
Key Features
- 10 AWG / 2 conductor cable (10/2 wire) for landscape lighting
- Direct burial rated – safe for underground installation without conduit
- Commercial Grade – 100% copper (not CCA) for maximum conductivity and flexibility
- Heavy-duty black PVC jacket – UV resistant, weatherproof, and long-lasting
- Cold-weather flexible – rated down to -20℃
- Rated up to 150V AC/DC, flame retardant VW-1
- Works with all 12V and low voltage outdoor lighting systems
- Supplied on a large 500ft contractor spool
- Backed by a 5-year warranty
Applications
This 10 gauge underground outdoor cable is ideal for:
- Extra-long wire runs (200+ feet) with high wattage loads
- Large-scale commercial and residential lighting projects
- Pathway, driveway, and roadway lighting
- Accent and spotlights
- Deck, patio, and garden lighting
- Ponds, fountains, and water feature lighting
- Any heavy-duty outdoor low voltage system
Because it is direct burial rated, you can safely install it underground without conduit—simply trench, lay, and backfill.
Technical Details
- Wire gauge: 10 AWG / 2 conductor (10/2)
- Length: 500ft spool
- Conductor material: 108-strand bare copper (100% copper, not CCA)
- Jacket material: Heavy-duty black PVC
- Temperature rating: -20℃ to 60℃
- Operating voltage: Up to 150V AC/DC
- Flame retardant rating: VW-1
- Assembly: Two parallel insulated conductors
- Warranty: 5 years
Why Choose 10/2 Wire?
- Best choice for the longest runs and heaviest loads
- Minimizes voltage drop compared to 12/2, 14/2, or 16/2 cable
- 108-strand stranded copper design provides strength and flexibility
- Preferred by professional contractors for large installations
FAQs
Is this cable rated for underground burial?
Yes. The heavy-duty PVC jacket is UL listed for underground burial without conduit.
Is this real copper or copper-clad aluminum (CCA)?
This is 100% stranded bare copper with 108 strands per conductor. It is not CCA. Stranded copper provides superior conductivity and flexibility.
How far can I run 10/2 cable?
10 gauge is the best option for the longest runs and highest wattage loads. Use our Landscape Lighting Wire Gauge Calculator to determine your exact distance.
Can this be used outdoors?
Yes. It is UV resistant, weatherproof, and remains flexible even in cold climates.
What comes with this product?
Each purchase includes one heavy-duty 500ft spool of 10/2 direct burial cable with a 5-year warranty.
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Disclaimers
This product typically ships in 2 to 3 business days. Larger quantities may take longer than the stated lead-time. All lead-times are estimates, and you will be notified by email if it will take longer than 5 business days to ship. This item ships directly from the factory.
