8/2 Landscape Lighting Wire, Low Voltage Direct Burial Wire, UL Listed

"Engineered for direct burial without conduit, 8 AWG 2-Conductor Low Voltage Landscape Cable delivers reliable power to outdoor path lights, spotlights, and hardscape fixtures. Built with flexible stranded bare copper, an integral PVC jacket, and raised polarity ridges, it routes effortlessly through soil, mulch, and garden beds."

Key Features & Benefits: 8/2 Low Voltage Landscape Cable

• Direct Burial Protection: Built with integral lead-free black PVC that seals conductors against moisture, soil chemicals, and ground rot when laid directly in subterranean trenches.

• Sunlight & Weather Resistant: Formulated to withstand continuous UV exposure and outdoor temperature extremes from -20°C to +60°C without cracking or degrading.

• Flexible High-Strand Bare Copper: Features 165 strands of 30 AWG bare copper per conductor, providing ultimate flexibility to navigate tight curves around plants, trees, and patio borders.

• Built-In Polarity Identification: Designed in a flat parallel configuration with distinct surface ridges on one conductor for rapid, mistake-free polarity matching during field splices.

• Dual UL & CSA Safety Certified: Complies with UL 1493 (150V) and c(UL) 30V LVLL FT-1 standards for residential and commercial low-voltage lighting infrastructure.

Technical Specifications: 8/2 Landscape Lighting Cable

• Part Number: 8-02LV

• Conductor Size: 8 AWG

• Number of Conductors: 2 (Flat Parallel)

• Conductor Stranding: 165/30 (165 Strands of 30 AWG Bare Copper)

• Conductor Material: Annealed Soft Bare Copper (ASTM B-172 & B-174)

• Insulation/Jacket Material: Integral Black Sunlight-Resistant Direct-Burial PVC

• Insulation Thickness: 0.045 inches (1.14 mm)

• Overall Cable Dimensions: 0.250 in. x 0.500 in.

• Approximate Net Weight: 143 lbs per 1,000 ft

• Voltage Rating: 150V AC (UL 1493) / 30V (c(UL) ULECC LVLL)

• Temperature Rating: -20°C Minimum to +60°C Continuous Operation

• Compliance Standards: UL 1493, ULECC 150V AC, c(UL) ULECC 30V LVLL FT-1, CSA C22.2 No. 35, ASTM B-172 & B-174

💡 Technical Installation Note: 8 AWG landscape wire is the ultra-heavy-duty choice for long-distance runs and massive commercial lighting installations. To maintain optimal brightness across all light fixtures, calculate total circuit wattage and voltage drop over distance. With 8 AWG wire, main supply lines can easily extend 250+ feet from the 12V/15V transformer with minimal line loss. 

Common 8/2 Landscape Lighting Applications

• Pathway & Garden Illumination: Supplying low-voltage power to LED path lights, bollards, and garden walkway fixtures.

• Accent & Architectural Spotlights: Powering tree uplights, flowerbed floodlights, and building facade accent lights.

• Deck, Patio & Hardscape Lighting: Routing along retaining walls, deck steps, cap lights, and outdoor kitchen perimeters.

• Low-Voltage Security & Motion Lights: Direct power delivery for low-voltage outdoor motion sensors and fence-line security lights.

DISCLAIMER: The technical values provided are nominal metrics for general reference. Outdoor low-voltage lighting installations must strictly comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC Article 411), local municipal codes, and transformer manufacturer load guidelines. Always verify transformer output ratings before finalizing run distances.

Common 8/2 Landscape Lighting Cable Use Cases

• Extreme Long-Distance Trunk Feeds: The heavy-duty solution for primary supply runs reaching 200 to 300+ feet across large properties before tapping into secondary lines.
• High-Ampere Commercial LED Systems: Designed to deliver maximum current capacity for expansive resorts, golf courses, commercial plazas, and large estate layouts.
• Heavy Multi-Fixture Power Arrays: Ideal for powering dense clusters of high-output architectural uplights and floodlight networks without experiencing voltage drop dimming.

Who Relies on 8/2 Landscape Lighting Cable?

Commonly Served Industries

• Landscape Design & Outdoor Construction: Contractors installing custom LED landscape illumination, outdoor living spaces, and hardscapes.
• Property Management & Commercial Grounds: Maintenance teams maintaining low-voltage perimeter lighting for HOA complexes, hotels, and office parks.

Core Professionals & Buyers

• Commercial Landscape Lighting Contractors: Specialists who design high-wattage or expansive multi-zone layouts requiring maximum voltage retention over severe distances.
• Golf Course & Resort Grounds Managers: Professionals laying primary feeder loops across vast grounds and long driveways.
• High-End Estate Builders: Installers needing the heaviest gauge direct-burial low-voltage wire available for uncompromising power distribution.

⚠️ Disclaimer: The applications listed above are for educational purposes. Always consult local electrical codes and a qualified installer to verify cable sizing and transformer capacity for your specific lighting layout.

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.