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38218 - UL Type PV Wire, #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, PVC Jkt, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet




UL Type PV Wire, 18AWG (16x30) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, PVC Outer Jacket, 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
1816x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. Thickness
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)0.048 in (1.2 mm)
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.033 in (0.84 mm)0.215 in

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRMax. Current
6 Ohm/1000ft (20 Ohm/km)18 Amps Single Conductor in Free Air
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C Wet/Dry-40°C To +90°C
Max. Pull Tension: 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 24 lbs/1000ft (36 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

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

Product Notes

Notes: Separator material over conductor.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.519 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
38218 0105000BlackReel5,000 ft612825147695C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2009-09-01
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