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Ancor 16/2 Safety Duplex Cable - 500' - 124750

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SKU: 47663


Ancor 16/2 Safety Duplex Cable – 500' – 124750

Ensure safe, reliable electrical connections aboard your boat with the Ancor 16/2 Safety Duplex Cable – 500' (124750). Engineered for demanding marine environments, this premium marine-grade electrical cable features two 16 AWG tinned copper conductors, providing excellent corrosion resistance, flexibility, and long-lasting electrical performance.

Designed with red and yellow conductors enclosed in a durable white outer jacket, Ancor Safety Duplex Cable follows ABYC color-coding standards to help distinguish DC electrical circuits from AC wiring. The red conductor identifies DC positive, while the yellow conductor identifies DC negative, helping promote safer marine electrical installations.

Manufactured using ultra-flexible Type 3/Class K tinned copper stranding, this cable resists corrosion, vibration, and flexing fatigue. Its premium vinyl insulation withstands exposure to saltwater, oil, gasoline, battery acid, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures.

Supplied on a convenient 500-foot spool, the Ancor 124750 Safety Duplex Cable is ideal for marine electrical installations, boat rewiring projects, and professional marine maintenance.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Marine-Grade Tinned Copper: Provides excellent protection against corrosion and electrolysis in harsh marine environments.

  • 16/2 AWG Duplex Construction: Features two 16-gauge conductors for marine DC electrical circuits.

  • 500-Foot Spool: Ideal for large wiring projects, boat restorations, and professional installations.

  • ABYC-Compliant Color Coding: Red positive and yellow negative conductors help distinguish DC wiring from AC circuits.

  • Ultra-Flexible Stranding: Type 3/Class K copper stranding resists vibration and flexing fatigue.

  • Durable White Outer Jacket: Offers abrasion resistance while allowing convenient jacket removal during installation.

  • Premium Vinyl Insulation: Resists saltwater, battery acid, gasoline, oil, UV exposure, and heat.

  • 600V Insulation Rating: Rated for 105°C dry and 75°C wet environments.

  • Marine Electrical Standards: Meets or exceeds UL 1426 marine cable requirements.

Specifications are supported by Ancor's cable catalog and marine electrical distributors.


What’s Included

  • (1) 500-Foot Spool of Ancor 16/2 AWG Safety Duplex Cable (124750)

 

Product Specifications

Specification

Details

Brand

Ancor

Manufacturer Part Number

124750

Product Type

Marine Safety Duplex Cable

Wire Gauge

16/2 AWG

Number of Conductors

2

Cable Length

500 Feet

Conductor Material

Tinned Copper

Conductor Colors

Red / Yellow

Outer Jacket Color

White

Cable Configuration

Flat Duplex

Stranding

Type 3 / Class K

Voltage Rating

600V

Temperature Rating (Dry)

105°C (221°F)

Temperature Rating (Wet)

75°C (167°F)

Nominal Cable Dimensions

3/16" x 5/16"

Marine Cable Standard

UL 1426

UPC

091887806038

Why Choose Ancor 16/2 Safety Duplex Cable?

When it comes to marine electrical wiring, durability and safety are essential. The Ancor 124750 Safety Duplex Cable provides dependable electrical performance with corrosion-resistant tinned copper conductors and protective insulation designed for challenging marine conditions.

Its distinctive red and yellow conductor identification helps reduce wiring confusion, while the flexible construction makes routing cable through tight spaces easier. Whether you're installing new marine electronics, upgrading onboard lighting, or rewiring your vessel, this 500-foot spool provides a dependable solution for compatible marine DC wiring applications.

Installation Note: Always verify wire gauge, circuit amperage, cable run length, and voltage drop requirements before installation.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why does this safety duplex cable use yellow instead of black for the negative wire?

A: Modern ABYC safety standards recommend yellow for DC negative because black is the standard color for AC live/hot wires. On boats with shore power, generators, or inverters, using yellow for DC negative prevents technicians or boat owners from inadvertently cutting or splicing into a live AC line when working on DC systems.

Q: What is the benefit of tinned copper conductors?

A: Bare copper quickly oxidizes and corrodes when exposed to moist marine air and saltwater. Ancor Safety Duplex Cable uses individually tinned copper strands, providing maximum protection against corrosion, electrolysis, and resistance buildup over time.

Q: Is this wire rated for marine engine compartments?

A: Yes. The premium vinyl insulation is rated at 600 Volts, handling dry temperatures up to 221°F (105°C) and wet conditions up to 167°F (75°C). It resists battery acid, oil, gasoline, heat, abrasion, and UV radiation.

Q: What is "Type 3" stranding and why is it important on a boat?

A: Type 3 (Class K) stranding consists of a high count of fine, flexible copper strands rather than a few rigid wires. This ultra-flexible construction resists fatigue and breakage caused by constant boat movement, hull flexing, and engine vibration.

Q: What standards does this cable meet or exceed?

A: The Ancor 124750 cable exceeds UL 1426, US Coast Guard Charter Boat (CFR Title 46), ABYC, and CSA marine electrical standards.

 

WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.


Manufacturer : Ancor
Manufacturer Part No : 124750


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