{"product_id":"8-awg-pv-wire-2000v-ul4703-1000ft-black-made-in-usa-copy","title":"8 AWG PV Wire 2000V UL4703 – 1000ft Red | Made in USA","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e8 AWG Copper PV Wire 2000V UL4703 – 1,000ft Red | Made in USA | In Stock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePhotovoltaic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; width: 40%;\"\u003eAWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVoltage rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,000V DC (UL4703) · RHW-2 · USE-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStranded copper · Class B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) · UV resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTemperature rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90°C wet · 150°C dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBase ampacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e55A at 90°C per NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUL4703 · RHW-2 (UL 44) · USE-2 (UL 854) · Sunlight resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eReel length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,000 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy 8 AWG for commercial solar installations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e8 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, \u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/collections\/pv-wire-10-awg-2000-volts\"\u003e10 AWG 2000V PV wire\u003c\/a\u003e is typically sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fffbeb; border-left: 5px solid #f59e0b; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 20px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEC 690.8 sizing note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca style=\"color: #d97706; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/pages\/voltage-drop-calculator\"\u003efree Voltage Loss Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to verify your specific conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eNeed a different size or color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThis product is the 1,000 ft Red reel. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/products\/8-awg-pv-wire-2000v-ul4703-1000ft-black-made-in-usa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003e1,000 ft Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For larger projects, see the \u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/products\/8-awg-pv-wire-2000v-ul4703-2500ft-black\"\u003e2,500 ft Black reel\u003c\/a\u003e. For smaller quantities, browse all sizes in the \u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/collections\/8-awg-pv-wire-2000-volts\"\u003e8 AWG PV Wire 2000V collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eQuestions? Call \u003cstrong\u003e+1 305 356-4044\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@photovoltaiccable.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/pages\/voltage-drop-calculator\"\u003eVoltage Loss Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/pages\/solar-cable-awg-calculator\"\u003eAWG Calculator (NEC 690.8)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Photovoltaiccable.com","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":47927229087929,"sku":"PVCU2KV8RD-AHX8","price":798.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/3824\/7063\/files\/PV_Wire_8_awg_red_1000_ft.webp?v=1783026682","url":"https:\/\/www.photovoltaiccable.com\/products\/8-awg-pv-wire-2000v-ul4703-1000ft-black-made-in-usa-copy","provider":"Photovoltaiccable.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}