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)

Heavy insulation, very thin tinned strands for conductivity, difficult to strip as insulation sticks to wire. I used it for trailer wiring on 15K lb flatbed that requires high current for electric brakes. A bit pricy compared to other offerings out there but this is SOLID Copper and not the cheap Chinese copper clad aluminum (CCA) that you really dont want because you have to go to the next larger size to get same conductivity. Aluminum is ok for outside overhead industrial wiring but you do not want to use it in your house or your vehicle as temperature wise, it runs considerably warmer than copper.

waste money， one star！！

I am using this wire for its intended purpose, to connect some low voltage equipment in my rural property house. As expensive as wire is, especially real copper these days, I always feel a little compelled to gauge down to save money, but that’s such a bad idea. This is nice thick 10AWG wire. It’s as stiff as you would expect 10AWG wire to be, but it runs fairly easily. Not much else I can say here. It’s solid. It crimps, connects and takes solder easily. It’s always amazing to me how 60’ looks long on paper and then when you go to use it, you never seem to have enough. It’s good for running various segments of a solar system. The listing says it is suitable for outdoor applications but mine is being run indoors. As such I can’t speak to how well it will survive in weather extremes and UV exposure. This is better than some of the CCS wire out there which has more resistance and isn’t as good but is often cheaper. Overall, I am happy with this.

We have a south-facing roof, so Im beginning to acquire the items I need to set up my own DIY solar setup. Im starting with running a cable into the house through a gland that I can hook my camping-style foldable 60w and 100w solar panels through to my solar power station inside the house, but the plan is to learn as I go and eventually put some 100w fixed panels on the roof. This wire is plenty long to allow me to position those panels wherever works best and still allow me to run the wire through the gland Im installing. It helps makes things less bewildering and allows for any positioning mistakes I might make.

Overall length received was more like 57 feet. Also, it comes as two separate pieces for wire. Not a big deal, but it would have been good to know.

Good flexible 10-gauge copper wire. This is tinned wire so it is coated and will not look copper. It has a nice UV resistant coating which should help it to last a long time. You get around 30’ but they tell you if can be off by 1%. I have not unrolled the whole thing to know if it is exactly 30’ or not. I am not an engineer so I don’t know all the technical things. I know what wire cost these days and the price of this is pretty good. Not having ends already attached is ok with me. My application may be different from the ends they would put on and I would have to cut them off and waste wire. I am good putting my own ends on my wire. Unless something happens over time, I can say I am happy with this wire,

Works like it should

Just like it was advertised 60ft. of 10AWG wire. What I needed to finish a lighting project. Good price solid product couldnt ask for more.

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

The wire was defective, causing voltage drop. 2 days pasted 30 days mark. total lost. Make sure you do you tests early on to avoid this.