Product Number: 38318

UL Type PV Wire, #18 Str TC, XLPO Ins, PVC Jkt, 2000V PV 90C Dry/Wet

UL Type PV Wire, 18AWG (16x30) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, PVC Outer Jacket, 2000V PV 90C Dry/Wet USE-2 RHW-2 SUN RES

  • Availability:
    Global
  • Status:
    Active

Specifications

Suitable Applications

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

Conductor

Size Stranding Material
18 16x30 TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

Material Nom. Thickness
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset) 0.063 in (1.6 mm)
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.033 in (0.84 mm) 0.245 in

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR Max. Current
6 Ohm/1000ft (20 Ohm/km) 18 Amps Single Conductor in Free Air

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
2000 V

Temperature

UL Temperature Operating
90°C -40°C To +90°C

Max. Pull Tension

21 lbs (9.5 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

30 lbs/1000ft (45 kg/km)

Environmental Suitability

Sunlight Resistance

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

VW-1

AWM Compliance

PV

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)

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.176 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.176 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.


Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC Footnote
38318 0105000 Black Reel 5,000 ft 612825147763 C