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38008 - UL Type PV Wire, #8 Str TC, XLPO Ins, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet




UL Type PV Wire, 8AWG (133(7x19)x29) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet USE-2 RHW-2 SUN RES

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in Section 690.31(A) of the 2008 NEC.

Construction Details

Conductor
SizeStrandingMaterial
8133x29TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation Diameter
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)0.078 in (2.0 mm)0.328 in (8.33 mm)
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRMax. Current
0.61 Ohm/1000ft (2.0 Ohm/km)80 Amps Single Conductor in Free Air
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C-40°C To +90°C
Max. Pull Tension: 213 lbs (96.6 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 86 lbs/1000ft (130 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Sunlight Resistance
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: VW-1
AWM Compliance: PV, USE-2, RHW-2
Military Compliance: N/A
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.561 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
38008 0105000BlackReel5,000 ft612825147480C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2009-09-01
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