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    Aug 13, 2009, 06:32 PM
    UV resistant wire
    How do I tell if a wire required for service entrance is UV resistant?
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    Aug 13, 2009, 07:24 PM

    I have never had a problem with THHN/THWN for the Service conductors, Don't know what would be better or cheaper.
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    Aug 15, 2009, 05:14 AM
    Any insulation rated 'Sunlight Resistant" is UV resistant.
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    Mar 6, 2012, 05:01 PM
    The cable must be marked "UV resistant" or "Sunlight resistant". Typically carbon black insulation is sunlight resistant.
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