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    About Wire and Cable
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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    UV-Resistant Lead Wire

    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.
    600V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. UV-Resistant Lead Wire.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire
    12
    		56/2955 amp @ 86° F0.21"-40 to 190Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlackPV, RHW-2
    		UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 5003022N760000000000
    10
    		84/2970 amp @ 86° F0.24"-40 to 190Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlackPV, RHW-2
    		UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 5003022N7700000000
    8
    		157/2998 amp @ 86° F0.28"-40 to 190Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlackPV, RHW-2
    		UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 5003022N7800000000
     
    2,000V AC/2,000V DC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. UV-Resistant Lead Wire.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Min.
    Max.
    Outer Jacket Material
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
    12
    		19/25
    		40 amp @ 86° F0.21"-40190Cross-Linked PolyethylenePV, RHW-2
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red3022N500000000000000000000000
    10
    		19/23
    		40 amp @ 86° F0.24"-40190Cross-Linked PolyethylenePV, RHW-2
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red3022N2000000000000000000000
    8
    		19/21
    		55 amp @ 86° F0.3"-40190Cross-Linked PolyethylenePV, RHW-2
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red3022N3000000000000000000000
     
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