Product Number: 38118

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

UL Type PV Wire, 18AWG (16x30) Tinned Copper, XLPO Insulation, 2000V 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) 0.078 in (2.0 mm) 0.209 in (5.31 mm)
XLP, XLPO, XLPE (Thermoset)

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

22 lbs/1000ft (33 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: 0.172 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.172 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Footnote

C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.


Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC Footnote
38118 0105000 Black Reel 5,000 ft 612825147602 C