How far can you run 12-2 wire without voltage drop?
12/2 Direct Burial Wire, 100 Foot Spool
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Landscape Lighting 12V Direct Burial Cable, 12/2 AWG, 100 Foot Spool C2Clights
Made in the USA with Premium Stranded Copper! The distance you can run 12/2 direct burial wire for landscape lighting at 12 volts depends on the current load and acceptable voltage drop percentage. Typically, for a 3% voltage drop on a 12-volt system, you can run 12/2 direct burial wire approximately 100 to 150 feet. For longer distances, consider a thicker wire to minimize voltage drop and ensure optimal performance of your landscape lighting system.
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12/2 Direct Burial Wire, 100 Foot Spool
Made in the USA with Premium Stranded Copper! Don't buy inferior imported wire that will fall apart in a year or two! Superior quality for a great price! 100 Foot Spool of 12/2 (12 Gauge) Low Voltage Direct Burial Cable. Price above shown is for the entire 100 foot spool. Only 80 CENTS per foot!...
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