Product Number: 38018

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

UL Type PV Wire, 18AWG (16x30) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, 600V PV 90C Dry/Wet 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 Nom. Insulation Diameter
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset) 0.063 in (1.6 mm) 0.179 in (4.55 mm)

Insulation Table Notes

Paper Tape Separator

Electricals

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

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
600 V

Temperature

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

Max. Pull Tension

21 lbs (9.5 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

17 lbs/1000ft (25 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: 0.525 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.525 Revision Date: 09-07-2025


Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC
38018 0105000 Black Reel 5,000 ft 612825147527