Photovoltaic Wire
10 AWG PV wire. Type PV, USE-2. Shop by the foot.10 AWG PV wire. Type PV, USE-2, RHH/RHW-2
At a glance
- SizeStocked size
- 10 AWG
- VoltageVoltage
- 600 V UL / 1000 V CSA
- TempTemperature
- −40°F to 194°F
- JacketInsulation
- XLPE, sunlight resistant
- ListingsListings
- PV, USE-2, RHH/RHW-2
- BuyPut-up
- By the foot

10 AWG PV wire, in stock
Polar Wire stocks 10 AWG black PVX. UL Type PV, USE-2, and RHH/RHW-2, file E332768. CSA RPVU90 1000 V on the printed legend. Shop it by the foot.
- Sunlight resistant. XLPE jacket, VW-1 and FV-2 flame rated, suitable for direct burial.
- −40°F to 194°F. Wet or dry.
- 100% copper. 19/.0234 stranding. Made in the USA.
Free shipping over $150
Store orders over $150 ship free in the USA. 10 AWG PVX is sold by the foot as PVX1019. Pickup at the Anchorage store if you want it the same week.
Listings
UL Type PV 600 V, file E332768. Also USE-2 and RHH/RHW-2. CSA RPVU90 1000 V on the printed legend.
UL 4703 Type PV
UL Listed Type PV, file E332768. Also USE-2 and RHH/RHW-2. 600 V.
CSA RPVU90
Printed on the jacket as RPVU90 XLPE, −40°C, SR, 1000 V, FT-1, direct burial.
Direct burial
Sunlight resistant. Suitable for direct burial. The printed legend says DIRECT BURIAL.
RoHS compliant
Single-layer XLPE. VW-1 and FV-2 flame resistance.
Typical legend printed on the wire
E332768 (UL) 10 AWG (5.26mm2) PHOTOVOLTAIC WIRE TYPE PV 600V SUN-RES VW-1 -40°C TO 90°C WET OR DRY RHW-2 OR USE-2 --- LL64710 CSA RPVU90 XLPE -40°C SR 1000V FT-1 DIRECT BURIAL
Frequently asked questions
If you need something that is not here, ask us: 8am to 5pm AKST, Monday to Friday.
What is PV wire?
PV wire is photovoltaic wire. Polar Wire stocks 10 AWG black PVX, listed as Type PV, USE-2, and RHH/RHW-2. XLPE jacket, 100% copper, sunlight resistant, suitable for direct burial. Rated -40°F to 194°F (-40°C to 90°C) wet or dry.
Is PV wire the same as solar cable?
Same job. Polar Wire sells UL Type PV, 10 AWG black, by the foot. Type PV, USE-2, and RHH/RHW-2.
Do you stock 10 AWG PV wire?
Yes. 10 AWG black is stocked as PVX1019 on store.polarwire.com, cut by the foot. Free shipping on store orders over $150 in the USA. Pickup is available at the Anchorage store.
What is the difference between PV wire and USE-2?
Polar Wire 10 AWG PVX is listed as both. Type PV 600 V, USE-2, and RHH/RHW-2 on the same jacket. The print also reads CSA RPVU90 1000 V.
Can I get PV wire in other gauges or colors?
10 AWG black is the stocked size. Other gauges, colors, and print legends are a private label run, from 10,000 ft. Send the size and the annual footage on the quote form, or see private label wire manufacturing.
Is PVX suitable for direct burial?
Yes. Suitable for direct burial. Sunlight resistant XLPE, VW-1 and FV-2. The printed legend says DIRECT BURIAL.
Shop 10 AWG, or quote a run
Cut lengths of 10 AWG black are on the online store. Other gauges, colors, and print legends are private label, from 10,000 ft. Free shipping on store orders over $150 in the USA.
