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38016 - UL Type PV Wire, #16 Str TC, XLPO Ins, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet




UL Type PV Wire, 16AWG (26x30) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet 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
1626x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation Diameter
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)0.063 in (1.6 mm)0.191 in (4.85 mm)
Insulation Table Notes: Paper Tape Separator

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRMax. Current
3.7 Ohm/1000ft (12 Ohm/km)24 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: 34 lbs (15 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 22 lbs/1000ft (33 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Sunlight Resistance
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: VW-1
AWM Compliance: N/A
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: 0.525 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
38016 0105000BlackReel5,000 ft612825147510C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2009-09-01
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