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Security Alarm Wire, Station Wire, Home Security Cable, Solid and Stranded Security Wire
Looking for security alarm wire? CableGiant has a complete selection of security alarm wire in 22-2 Solid, 22-4 Solid, 22-2 Stranded, and 22-4 Stranded option. Pick the right alarm wire to connect rour security alarm keypads, door contacts, window contacts, and motion sensors to your alarm panel.
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22/2SSW-WH - 22/2 Solid CMR Rated Unshielded Security Alarm Wire - 1000ft
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22/4SSW-WH - 22/4 Solid CMR Rated Unshielded Security Alarm Wire - 1000ft
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22/2SW-WH - 22/2 Stranded CMR Rated Unshielded Security Alarm Wire - 1000ft
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22/4SW-WH - 22/4 Stranded CMR Rated Unshielded Security Alarm Wire - 1000ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Security Alarm Wire:

What is Security Alarm Wire?

One of the most important components of a security alarm system is the wire. Alarm wire has many names with the most common being alarm wire, station wire, security cable, or burglar wire. Typically alarm wire is 22 gauge copper and comes with the option of 2 or 4 conductors. You will also see that alarm wire is constructed with either solid or stranded copper. Depending on the wire requirements of you alarm components you will need 2 or 4 conductors to wire your alarm keypads, door contacts, window contacts, and motion sensors. Alarm wire is a very thin cable that can easily be hidden in molding, door jams, window ceils, under carpet, or pulled through small holes in your walls. The jacket of alarm wire is a PVC material that allows very little friction as you pull the wire to your alarm component locations. When you strip the jacket of alarm wire you will see 2 or 4 conductors and they will be color coded to assist you in accurate wiring of your alarm and alarm peripherals.

What is the difference between Stranded and Solid Alarm Wire?

When you hear solid or stranded alarm wire this has to do with the way the wire is manufactured. A solid cable means the cable is made with a solid piece of copper where stranded is when the cable is made up of several small copper strands that are joined together to make one cable. The main difference between stranded and solid alarm wire is flexibility. The solid alarm wire is stiffer and harder to work with because it is made with a single solid copper strand. Sometimes the solid alarm wire will even break because of this lack of flexibility. Although stranded cable is more flexible and easier to work with there is more cost due to the extra manufacturing processing. You will not see any performance differences between stranded and solid copper. Many professional installers that install commercial alarm systems prefer to use stranded alarm wire because they are pulling so much more wire than in a home and the added flexibility means a quicker install.

Should I hard wire my Alarm or should I go wireless?

There are benefits of using both hard wired and wireless alarm systems. If your walls are already opened and you are wiring your home then installing a hard wired alarm system should be no problem. But if you are looking for an alarm system and you don’t want to open your walls to install wire than you may find that going wireless is the best option for you. Today wireless alarm systems have become more popular than and just as effective as a hard wired system. You just have to evaluate the cost and labor of installing either solution.
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