Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

DSinOR
DSinOR Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭
in General Solar Power Topics #1
Where can I buy single 10awg stranded UV rated for rooftop combining, sold by the foot? I only need 20' each of red and black.

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    From some earlier posts on the forum--You probably will only find black UV rated wire--No other colors.

    The typical solution is to use rolls of colored tape to mark the last 6-12 inches of wire as it enters the box.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    or 'heat shrink' in red or other preferred colour
     
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  • DSinOR
    DSinOR Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    Okay - any links to a source for black UV wire by the foot?

    Thx.
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  • Vic
    Vic Solar Expert Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    Hi DS,

    Often MC Extension Cables are used .. buy about twice the length than you need, and cut it into two sections:
    http://www.solar-electric.com/incaforsoelp.html

    The Host of this Forum seems to NOT stock #10 AWG XLP, has the proper rating for direct exposure.
    FWIW, Vic
    Off Grid - Two systems -- 4 SW+ 5548 Inverters, Surrette 4KS25 1280 AH X2@48V, 11.1 KW STC PV, 4X MidNite Classic 150 w/ WBjrs, Beta KID on S-530s, MX-60s, MN Bkrs/Boxes.  25 KVA Polyphase Kubota diesel,  Honda Eu6500isa,  Eu3000is-es, Eu2000,  Eu1000 gensets.  Thanks Wind-Sun for this great Forum.
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  • DSinOR
    DSinOR Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    Hey, that what I needed! "XLP".

    I found a couple places selling it for 50cents per foot.

    Here some in white http://www.solarpanelstore.com/solar-power.wire.tray_cable.pv_10awg_wht.info.1.html

    Thx!
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  • ggunn
    ggunn Solar Expert Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?
    BB. wrote: »
    From some earlier posts on the forum--You probably will only find black UV rated wire--No other colors.

    The typical solution is to use rolls of colored tape to mark the last 6-12 inches of wire as it enters the box.

    -Bill
    FWIW, John Wiles recommends using only black PV wire even if other colors are available. He has data to support his opinion that UV eventually breaks down the other colored insulation.
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  • niel
    niel Solar Expert Posts: 10,300 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    the use of colored tape or shrink tubing on the wire ends can be used to identify the +.
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  • rollandelliott
    rollandelliott Solar Expert Posts: 834 ✭✭
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    Re: Source for single 10awg stranded copper UV rated?

    ontility.com
    ebay.com
    directpv.com

    lots of places.
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