RPVU-90

RPVU-90

Solar & Photovoltaic

RPVU-90 is a single-conductor wire insulated with crosslinked polyethylene (XLP or XLPE) and rated for use in AC and DC photovoltaic power systems less than 2kV. This wire is used for interconnection wiring in grounded and ungrounded solar systems.

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2000 V Maximum Voltage

RPVU-90 is used for interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems at various voltage levels.

Our wire is resistant to oil, gasoline, and sunlight. It is also rated for direct burial applications.

This wire is designed to safely operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 90°C in wet locations and -40°C to 105°C in dry locations.

Standard Products

  • Sizes #14 through #1/0 AWG
  • 600V, 1000V (1kV), and 2000V (2kV)
  • Black sunlight-resistant insulation

Additional Options

KrisTech’s RPVU-90 wire meets the following standards and tests, including:

  • ASTM B-1, B-3, B-8, B-33
  • UL 44
  • CSA C22.2 NO. 38-10 and NO. 271-11
  • NEC NFPA 70, NEC 690.31
  • ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70

  • Conductors – Single conductors are available in solid or stranded configurations, with options for annealed or hardened. Tin-coated copper conductors are also available.
  • Insulation – Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied XLPE (crosslinked polyethylene) that is FT1 flame and “Oil and Gasoline Resistant I” rated. All black insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant.” All colored insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant” in sizes #6 AWG and larger, and optional in sizes #8 AWG and smaller.

Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable), and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2,500 feet.

Print Legend – KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX AWG (XX MM2) XLPE TYPE RPV90 OR RW90 600V 90C (-40C) WET OR DRY FT1 C(UL)US

Wire Paralleling and Cabling

Multiple wire runs on one reel

Colors

Choose from 12 insulation colors

Wire Dyeing

Change the color of your conductor’s PVC insulation

Wire Striping

Add a parallel or twist stripe to any single-conductor insulated wire

Custom Print Legend

Both standard and custom print legends available

Custom Lengths

Cut and ship any length coils or reels

Packaging

Custom product labeling, shipment identification markers, and optional knock-out boxes

Labeling

Custom product identifiers available

Specifications

AWG Standard Number of Strands Optional Stranding** Insulation Thickness (Mils) Nominal Overall Diameter (Inches) Approx. Shipping Weight (Lbs/1000') Ampacity @ 90°C*
14 7 41 60 0.19 24 25
12 7 65 60 0.21 33 30
10 7 105 60 0.24 47 40
8 7 133 60 0.27 69 55
6 7 133 80 0.34 111 75
4 7 133 80 0.39 164 95
2 7 133 80 0.45 247 130
1 19 133 95 0.52 315 145
1/0 19 133 95 0.56 389 170
* Ampacity is from NEC Article 310. Check with local codes authority for guidance with your application.
** This stranding may require a Minimum Order Quantity, please contact Kris-Tech Sales for more information.

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