Long home runs from the transformer to a distant bed, a driveway entry or a back fence line are where 10 gauge cable earns its place. The CLS LLC10250 is 10/2 direct burial landscape cable on a 250 foot roll, with solid copper conductors inside flame retardant PVC insulation and a sunlight resistant jacket.
When does a job call for 10 gauge instead of 12?
Heavier wire carries more load over more distance before the voltage at the last fixture sags. If a run is long, or it feeds a cluster of higher wattage spots or floods, stepping up to 10/2 keeps the far end close to the voltage the near end sees.
Smaller zones close to the transformer rarely need it. Use the heavy gauge where the math says you need it and lighter cable for short branches.
Does it need conduit in the trench?
CLS rates this cable for direct burial without conduit. The PVC jacket is also sunlight resistant, which matters for the short exposed sections where cable leaves the ground at a transformer or rises into a fixture.
How do I size the run before I order?
Total the fixture wattage on the run, note the distance to the farthest fixture, and check the voltage drop for that load on 10 gauge versus a lighter wire. A 250 foot roll covers one long home run or several medium runs, so plan the layout before cutting.
Specifications
| CLS part number | LLC10250 |
|---|---|
| Gauge and conductors | 10 AWG, 2 conductor (10/2) |
| Roll length | 250 ft |
| Conductor | Solid copper |
| Insulation | Flame retardant PVC |
| Jacket | Sunlight resistant PVC |
| Burial rating | Direct burial without conduit |
Specifications are published by CLS Outdoor Environments and are subject to change without notice. Confirm critical dimensions and ratings with LED Spot before ordering.
Browse the full range of landscape lighting cable for lighter gauges and shorter rolls, and run your numbers through the low voltage wire calculator before you commit to a gauge.
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