SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required
- Service Wire #
- SW-PV-2KV
Single copper conductor, stranded and insulated with moisture and heat resistant, chemically crosslinked polyethylene. Featuring ServicePRO-X ® Insulation–No Pulling Lubricant Required (#6 AWG and larger) . Rated 2kV to meet the challenging requirements of transformerless inverters on photovoltaic (solar) panel installations. Available in colors.
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Part numbers in this family (24) ↓Available sizes & constructions
| Size (AWG or Kcmil)(AWG or Kcmil) | Strand (no.)(no.) | Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm) | Nominal Diameter Overall (in.)(mm) | Approx. Net Weight (lb./1000')(kg/km) | Ampacity 90°C Wet/Dry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1414 | 77 | 751.91 | 0.225.6 | 2943 | 35†35† | PV2K14BK |
| 1414 | 1919 | 751.91 | 0.225.6 | 2943 | 35†35† | PV2K14BK-C |
| 1212 | 77 | 751.91 | 0.246.1 | 3958 | 40†40† | PV2K12BK |
| 1212 | 1919 | 751.91 | 0.246.1 | 3958 | 40†40† | PV2K12BK-C |
| 1010 | 77 | 751.91 | 0.276.9 | 5379 | 55†55† | PV2K10BK |
| 1010 | 1919 | 751.91 | 0.276.9 | 5379 | 55†55† | PV2K10BK-C |
| 88 | 77 | 852.16 | 0.317.9 | 79118 | 8080 | PV2K8BK |
| 88 | 1919 | 852.16 | 0.317.9 | 79118 | 8080 | PV2K8BK-C |
| 66 | 77 | 852.16 | 0.358.9 | 114170 | 105105 | PV2K6BK |
| 44 | 77 | 852.16 | 0.4010.2 | 167249 | 140140 | PV2K4BK |
| 33 | 77 | 852.16 | 0.4210.7 | 204304 | 165165 | PV2K3BK |
| 22 | 77 | 852.16 | 0.4511.4 | 249371 | 190190 | PV2K2BK |
| 11 | 1919 | 1052.67 | 0.5313.5 | 324482 | 220220 | PV2K1BK |
| 1/01/0 | 1919 | 1052.67 | 0.5714.5 | 398592 | 260260 | PV2K1/0BK |
| 2/02/0 | 1919 | 1052.67 | 0.6115.5 | 490729 | 300300 | PV2K2/0BK |
| 3/03/0 | 1919 | 1052.67 | 0.6616.8 | 604899 | 350350 | PV2K3/0BK |
| 4/04/0 | 1919 | 1052.67 | 0.7218.3 | 7491,115 | 405405 | PV2K4/0BK |
| 250250 | 3737 | 1203.05 | 0.8120.6 | 8871,320 | 455455 | PV2K250BK |
| 300300 | 3737 | 1203.05 | 0.8722.1 | 1,0501,563 | 500500 | PV2K300BK |
| 350350 | 3737 | 1203.05 | 0.9223.4 | 1,2111,802 | 570570 | PV2K350BK |
| 400400 | 3737 | 1203.05 | 0.9624.4 | 1,3722,042 | 615615 | PV2K400BK |
| 500500 | 3737 | 1203.05 | 1.0426.4 | 1,6912,516 | 700700 | PV2K500BK |
| 600600 | 6161 | 1353.43 | 1.1629.5 | 2,0383,033 | 780780 | PV2K600BK |
| 750750 | 6161 | 1353.43 | 1.2632.0 | 2,5163,744 | 885885 | PV2K750BK |
Part numbers in this family (24)
By size:
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Strand | Insulation Thickness | Nominal Diameter Overall | Approx. Net Weight | Ampacity 90°C Wet/Dry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 AWG (2) | ||||||||
| PV2K14BK | PV2K14BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 14 AWG | 14 AWG | 7 | 75 | 0.22 | 29 | 35† | |
| PV2K14BK-C | PV2K14BK-C SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 14 AWG | 14 AWG | 19 | 75 | 0.22 | 29 | 35† | |
| 12 AWG (2) | ||||||||
| PV2K12BK | PV2K12BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 12 AWG | 12 AWG | 7 | 75 | 0.24 | 39 | 40† | |
| PV2K12BK-C | PV2K12BK-C SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 12 AWG | 12 AWG | 19 | 75 | 0.24 | 39 | 40† | |
| 10 AWG (2) | ||||||||
| PV2K10BK | PV2K10BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 10 AWG | 10 AWG | 7 | 75 | 0.27 | 53 | 55† | |
| PV2K10BK-C | PV2K10BK-C SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 10 AWG | 10 AWG | 19 | 75 | 0.27 | 53 | 55† | |
| 8 AWG (2) | ||||||||
| PV2K8BK | PV2K8BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 8 AWG | 8 AWG | 7 | 85 | 0.31 | 79 | 80 | |
| PV2K8BK-C | PV2K8BK-C SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 8 AWG | 8 AWG | 19 | 85 | 0.31 | 79 | 80 | |
| 6 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K6BK | PV2K6BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 6 AWG | 6 AWG | 7 | 85 | 0.35 | 114 | 105 | |
| 4 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K4BK | PV2K4BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 4 AWG | 4 AWG | 7 | 85 | 0.40 | 167 | 140 | |
| 3 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K3BK | PV2K3BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 3 AWG | 3 AWG | 7 | 85 | 0.42 | 204 | 165 | |
| 2 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K2BK | PV2K2BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 2 AWG | 2 AWG | 7 | 85 | 0.45 | 249 | 190 | |
| 1 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K1BK | PV2K1BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 1 AWG | 1 AWG | 19 | 105 | 0.53 | 324 | 220 | |
| 1/0 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K1/0BK | PV2K1/0BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 1/0 AWG | 1/0 AWG | 19 | 105 | 0.57 | 398 | 260 | |
| 2/0 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K2/0BK | PV2K2/0BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 2/0 AWG | 2/0 AWG | 19 | 105 | 0.61 | 490 | 300 | |
| 3/0 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K3/0BK | PV2K3/0BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 3/0 AWG | 3/0 AWG | 19 | 105 | 0.66 | 604 | 350 | |
| 4/0 AWG (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K4/0BK | PV2K4/0BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 4/0 AWG | 4/0 AWG | 19 | 105 | 0.72 | 749 | 405 | |
| 250 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K250BK | PV2K250BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 250 kcmil | 250 kcmil | 37 | 120 | 0.81 | 887 | 455 | |
| 300 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K300BK | PV2K300BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 300 kcmil | 300 kcmil | 37 | 120 | 0.87 | 1,050 | 500 | |
| 350 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K350BK | PV2K350BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 350 kcmil | 350 kcmil | 37 | 120 | 0.92 | 1,211 | 570 | |
| 400 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K400BK | PV2K400BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 400 kcmil | 400 kcmil | 37 | 120 | 0.96 | 1,372 | 615 | |
| 500 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K500BK | PV2K500BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 500 kcmil | 500 kcmil | 37 | 120 | 1.04 | 1,691 | 700 | |
| 600 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K600BK | PV2K600BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 600 kcmil | 600 kcmil | 61 | 135 | 1.16 | 2,038 | 780 | |
| 750 kcmil (1) | ||||||||
| PV2K750BK | PV2K750BK SERVICESOLAR® (PV) RHW-2 1,000/2,000 Volt Copper No Pulling Lubricant Required 750 kcmil | 750 kcmil | 61 | 135 | 1.26 | 2,516 | 885 | |
Application & features
Application
Suitable for use as interconnection wiring on solar panels in grounded or ungrounded systems as defined in applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70, such as article 690.31(A). Suitable for use in 105°C dry systems. Also suitable for use in low leakage circuits requiring a dielectric constant of 3.5 or less (Hospital Grade) .
Specifications
| Voltage Rating | 2 kV (2,000 V)2 kV |
|---|---|
| Certifications | CSA, REACH, ROHS, UL, USACSA, REACH, ROHS, UL, USA |
Standards & references
- ASTM Standards: B-3 (soft or annealed), B-8 (concentric lay stranded)
- B-787 (combination strand)
- UL 44 RHW-2, UL 854 USE-2, and UL 4703 PV Wire
- C(UL) RPVU90 1kV/2kV: CSA C22.2 #271
- ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70
- Federal Spec. A-A-59544
- Flame Rated: Vertical Wire, CT Use (1/0 AWG and larger)
- Temperature Rated at 90°C Wet/Dry, Cold Temperature Rated at -40°C
- Sunlight Resistant, Gasoline and Oil Resistant II
- Direct Burial
- RoHS Compliant
- NEMA BABA 70901-2-2024 WC-02-03, WC-02-04, WC-02-05