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8 AWG PV Wire 2000V UL4703 – 1000ft Red | Made in USA


Color: Red
Price:
Sale price$798.00

Description

8 AWG Copper PV Wire 2000V UL4703 – 1,000ft Red | Made in USA | In Stock

Photovoltaic Cable LLC supplies UL4703-certified 8 AWG copper PV wire rated at 2,000 Volts — designed for commercial and utility-scale solar installations with higher string currents and longer DC runs. Available in Black and Red, 1,000 ft reels. Made in USA. In stock and ships same or next business day from LaPorte, Texas and Rancho Dominguez, California.

Technical specifications

AWG 8 AWG
Voltage rating 2,000V DC (UL4703) · RHW-2 · USE-2
Conductor Stranded copper · Class B
Insulation Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) · UV resistant
Temperature rating 90°C wet · 150°C dry
Base ampacity 55A at 90°C per NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
Certifications UL4703 · RHW-2 (UL 44) · USE-2 (UL 854) · Sunlight resistant
Color Red
Reel length 1,000 feet
Origin Made in USA

Why 8 AWG for commercial solar installations

8 AWG PV wire carries 55A at 90°C — 37% more current capacity than 10 AWG. It is the preferred gauge for longer DC string runs, high-current modules above 11A Isc, and commercial systems where voltage drop must stay below 1.5%. For residential installations with standard 400W modules and runs under 100 ft, 10 AWG 2000V PV wire is typically sufficient.

NEC 690.8 sizing note: always apply temperature derating (Table 310.15) and bundling derating before finalizing gauge selection. On a 40°C rooftop with conduit in direct sun and 4 bundled conductors, effective 8 AWG ampacity drops from 55A to approximately 31A. Use our free Voltage Loss Calculator to verify your specific conditions.

Need a different size or color?

This product is the 1,000 ft Red reel. Also available in 1,000 ft Red. For larger projects, see the 2,500 ft Black reel. For smaller quantities, browse all sizes in the 8 AWG PV Wire 2000V collection.

Shipping & availability

In stock and ships same or next business day from our fulfillment centers in LaPorte, Texas and Rancho Dominguez, California. Most orders arrive within 1–3 business days. Free shipping on orders over $450.

Questions? Call +1 305 356-4044 or email sales@photovoltaiccable.com

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