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High-Voltage Cable
- Use For: Power Supply, Outdoors
 - Flexible
 - Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
 - Insulation: EPDM Rubber
 
Often used in mining equipment, submersible pumps, and drilling rigs, this cable withstands 2,000 volts AC/DC. The EPDM insulation resists abrasion, so it can be pulled over rough surfaces without damaging the wires inside.
| Wire Ga.  | No. of Wires  | Cable AWG  | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color  | Inner Insulation Color  | Specifications Met  | 10 ft.  | 25 ft.  | 50 ft.  | 100 ft.  | |
Stranded Wire  | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,000V AC/2,000V DC  | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 2 | 8/2 | 74 A @ 86° F | 0.78" | Black | Black, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
| 8 | 3 | 8/3 | 74 A @ 86° F | 0.92" | Black | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
| 6 | 2 | 6/2 | 99 A @ 86° F | 0.91" | Black | Black, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
| 6 | 3 | 6/3 | 99 A @ 86° F | 0.99" | Black | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
| 4 | 3 | 4/3 | 130 A @ 86° F | 1.13" | Black | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
| 2 | 3 | 2/3 | 174 A @ 86° F | 1.28" | Black | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 000000 | ||||
UV-Resistant Wire
- Use for outdoors, buildings, solar equipment, power supply
 - Flexible
 - Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
 - Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
 
Also known as photovoltaic (PV) wire, this wire won’t deteriorate from UV light when used outdoors. Often used in solar panels, the cross-linked polyethylene (XPLE) insulation won’t break down from prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The insulation also resists chemicals. An RHW-2 industry designation means this wire withstands underground and wet locations.
| Wire Ga.  | Strand Count  | Current | OD | Industry Designation  | Specifications Met  | Choose an Outer Insulation Color  | 10 ft.  | 25 ft.  | 50 ft.  | 100 ft.  | |
Stranded Wire  | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 19/25 | 40 A @ 86° F | 0.21" | PV, RHW-2 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 000000 | |||||
| 10 | 19/21 | 40 A @ 86° F | 0.24" | PV, RHW-2 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 000000 | |||||
| 8 | 19/21 | 55 A @ 86° F | 0.3" | PV, RHW-2 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 000000 | |||||


























