Description
Heavy Duty 500ft 12AWG/2C Direct Burial Landscape Lighting Wire – 100% Copper Underground Outdoor PVC Cable
Get maximum performance and coverage for your low voltage landscape lighting system with this 500ft 12/2 direct burial cable. Built for heavy-duty outdoor use, this underground-rated wire features 65-strand bare copper conductors and a durable virgin PVC jacket, ensuring safe, efficient power delivery across long runs. Perfect for contractors and commercial installations, this heavy gauge cable minimizes voltage drop and delivers reliable power to path lights, spotlights, deck lights, and large garden systems.
Key Features
- 12 AWG / 2 conductor cable (12/2 wire) for landscape lighting
- Direct burial rated – designed for safe underground installation without conduit
- 65-strand bare copper conductors – 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
- Comes on a large 500ft contractor spool
- Backed by a 5-year warranty
Applications
This 12 gauge underground outdoor cable is ideal for:
- Large-scale landscape lighting projects
- Long runs (over 150–200ft) where voltage drop is a concern
- Pathway, driveway, and roadway lights
- Accent and spotlights
- Deck, patio, and garden lighting
- Ponds, fountains, and outdoor water features
- Commercial and residential low voltage systems
Because it is direct burial rated, you can install it directly underground without conduit—simply trench, lay, and backfill.
Technical Details
- Wire gauge: 12 AWG / 2 conductor (12/2)
- Length: 500ft spool
- Conductor material: 65-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 12/2 Wire?
- Best choice for long runs and high wattage loads
- Minimizes voltage drop compared to 14/2 or 16/2 wire
- Stranded bare copper design provides flexibility during installation
- Trusted by contractors for large residential and commercial projects
FAQs
Is this cable safe for direct 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 65 strands per conductor. It is not CCA. Stranded copper provides excellent conductivity and flexibility for outdoor installations.
How far can I run 12/2 cable?
12 gauge is the best option for long runs and higher wattage loads. Use our Landscape Lighting Wire Gauge Calculator to determine your exact distance.
Can this be used outdoors?
Yes. It is weatherproof, UV resistant, and remains flexible even in cold temperatures.
What comes with this product?
Each purchase includes one heavy-duty 500ft spool of 12/2 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.
