Most residential path and accent runs land in the middle of the gauge range, long enough that 14 gauge starts to struggle but not so heavy that 10 gauge is worth the bulk. The CLS LLC12100 is 12/2 low voltage landscape cable on a 100 foot roll, built with solid copper conductors and flame retardant PVC insulation in a matte black finish.
Is a 100 foot roll enough for my zone?
A 100 foot roll suits a single garden bed, a short walkway or a branch run off a hub. If the zone wraps a whole house front or crosses a yard to a back fence, the 250 foot roll of the same gauge saves splices.
How does 12 gauge compare with 14 gauge on a path light run?
The heavier conductor carries more wattage over more distance with less voltage drop, so the fixture at the end of the run sees closer to the same voltage as the first one. That matters most on runs with several fixtures strung along a walkway.
CLS rates the cable for outdoor use and direct burial, with UV and moisture resistant insulation, and it works with standard low voltage landscape components.
What load can this run carry?
Add up the fixture wattage, measure the distance to the last fixture and check the drop. If the numbers come out tight on 12 gauge, split the load into two runs or step up to 10 gauge.
Specifications
| CLS part number | LLC12100 |
|---|---|
| Gauge and conductors | 12 AWG, 2 conductor (12/2) |
| Roll length | 100 ft |
| Conductor | Solid copper |
| Insulation | Flame retardant PVC, UV and moisture resistant |
| Finish | Matte Black |
| Rating | Outdoor use and direct burial |
Specifications are published by CLS Outdoor Environments and are subject to change without notice. Confirm critical dimensions and ratings with LED Spot before ordering.
See every gauge and roll size in our landscape lighting cable category, and check the run with the low voltage wire calculator before you trench.
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