Solar Panel Wire - 60FT 10AWG (6mm²) Solar Extension Cable, Tinned Copper Wire PV Wire for RV Solar Panels Boat Marine Automotive Home Outdoor - Red & Black (10awg 60ft)

Summary: When it comes to buying wire/cable, there are lots of variables, so doing some homework is warranted. Aside from the what size wire do I need, here are some other considerations: 1) pure vs. cladded wire, 2) jacket material (PVC, silicone), 3) single or dual (or more wires, 4) indoor/outdoor. Most of the wire I have reviewed has been used in extending a solar panel installation for optimal placement. General Observations: Stranded wire will always be more flexible than solid single conductor (such as house wiring). For most applications, having some flexibility is desirable for ease of installation. For power transmission, pure vs. cladded is the preferred option, but will cost more. For outdoor or direct bury applications, you will want to select a suitable jacket material. I have left silicone wire out in the sun for a month, and it has faded (which is why UV rated jackets are desired in those applications). RAKDSYMC Observations: This one does not specify the jacket material (likely PVC). This is a single insulated jacket, 10AWG wire. A 60 ft length for $40, so cost is $0.67/foot. The ends are not terminated. This one is lower cost than the other comparable offerings, but does not include any termination, so overall cost ends up being the same once you add connectors (I added MC4). This company has few wire options, therefore a non-specialty manufacturer. HAERKN Observations: This is a bonded pair of 10AWG, red/black, with a silicone jacket. Its a single 10ft length (20ft of single conductor), so cost is $0.85/foot. The ends are not terminated. The SHIRBLY below is the same cost, but includes four (4) MC4 connectors, about $4 value; and also includes a heat resistant sheath (value unknown). HAERKN has nine wire offerings (non-specialty). MATUGAJP Observations: This is a pair of 10AWG wires, inside another protective sheath; PVC jacket. Cost is $22 for 10ft length (20ft of single conductor), so cost is $1.10/foot. The 20ft offering is $0.78/foot. The ends are not terminated. This is ideal for PV/Solar applications which have the wire left outside to the weather, as it affords much better protection. MATUGAJP only has two other wire offerings (non-specialty). Recommendations: Here are some considerations when sizing the wire gauge for your application: 1) the thicker the wire (lower AWG number), the lower resistance, and more efficient; 2) the downside to thicker cables, is its heavier, and sometimes less flexible; 3) higher voltage will lead to insulation breakdown (these are rated for 600 VDC). For the jacket material: 1) silicone is more expensive than PVC; 2) silicone has a much higher working temperature range; 3) silicone is more flexible (wire gauge and type contribute more though). Silicone jacket is soft and tears easily. Typically, with previous 2-wires I have used (especially PVC), you can split the wires apart by pulling them apart, but if you do that with silicone, the jacket sometimes tears. Youll need to use a very sharp knife and very CAREFULLY cut down the middle. I add a piece of heat shrink tube to also stop it from further splitting. Application: Used some 10AWG to rewire a small 10A MPPT controller, which had cheap and too small 16AWG wire. While 10AWG is slightly oversized for such a low current application, it is much more efficient. Pros: Decent fit & finish; PVC jacket (MATUGAJP) or silicone jacket (HAERKN). Cons: Cost of both is higher than similar offerings; both are non-specialty wire manufacturers. RAKDSYMC didnt specify jacket material. Conclusion: At current price points, rating all of these 3-stars (non-specialty manufacturer). Related Products:Matugajp, 10 Gauge Wire 10/2 Electrical Wire 2 Conductor Extension Cable 10ft ~ $22 ($0.78/foot) 4.3 out of 5 stars 17 ratings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B714ND5V Shirbly Twin Wire Solar Panel Wire - 15FT 10AWG(6mm²) Solar Panel Extension Cable ~ $27 ($0.83/foot) 4.7 out of 5 stars 4 ratings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5618FD4 HAERKN, 10awg Silicone Electrical Wire Cable 6 Colors 6x10FT 10 Gauge Hookup, Brand: $51 ($0.83/foot) 4.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DPHHPGB Iron Forge Cable 10 Gauge Primary Wire 2 Pack - 25ft Pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper Wire - 1 Red and 1 Black 4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings $31.99 ($16.00 / Count) ~ $0.64/foot

This is some very nice 10AWG wire for its price. I was surprised to see it actually was the marketed thickness as normally they aren’t always true. The quality of the wire itself is nice and the coating is thick and durable. It also is at a very approachable price tag. Only downside is I don’t have enough to finish my project. So I will be purchasing this again in the near future. You really can’t go wrong with these. I’m very please. Would recommend!

It seems good, and installs easily. I did cut it in half to make sure it was a copper core, and only tinned on the ends (i.e. this is NOT the cheap copper clad aluminum wire you see so often)

Im not a wire and cable expert, but this appears to be well-insulated 10 gauge wire. Ive no doubt that it will be perfect for my project. It was well-packaged and I didnt find any foreign matter in the box. It also arrived quickly and on time.

2 Conductor, 10AWG / red & black jacket, side by side in one cable. + Easy to strip, solder, or crimp + Each strand is tinned...much easier to solder + flexible...a 6 radius is doable + 60 is good for more than one project

Used for solar panel wiring

The wire arrived in a plain bag without markings, though it seems to match expectations. Its clearly pure copper strands as the cross section shows no hint of aluminum. Its semi-flexible, with two layers of insulation (my roll has a black outer insulation, though red is also available). While I do not intend to use it as a single 50 piece, the section I cut passes an acceptable amount of current without showing signs that its overheating. Its long-term durability remains to be seen though I see no signs that it will fail.

This is a review of RAKDSYMC Solar Panel Wire - 60FT 10AWG (6mm²) Solar Extension Cable, Tinned Copper Wire. I received the advertised length (60 feet) and gauge (10AWG). Overall this is a good quality length of wire. The insulating jacket is double-layered. Its stiffer and a bit less flexible than similar wire I have used in the past. I plan to use this for a 12VDC project involving fixed wiring runs in a protected location and with fairly low current, so the insulation is fine for my application. This is advertised as fully tinned wire, but its definitely different from the typical Ancor-brand marine grade wire and cable I usually choose. Other than that, I think its a good product, at a reasonable price.

The 10AWG wire works great for providing power to my Kenwood marine stereo.

Great quality wire best to use for solar I guess that’s my use.