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)

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

TLDR; yes Id buy this again when I need more I acquired this wire to upgrade some under-gauged run in low-voltage boat wiring. So far, I have used ~12 feet in various duplex run lengths. It is easy to split leads where needed. The price per foot is a little less than I found locally and is an overall good price on Amazon. The specs on the wire match the description, and additional details from the manufacturer can be found online. This is the same manufacture as server single-run wire products sold on Amazon. Tinning on the conductors appears to be consistent and reasonably well coated. Insulations seem decent and are not abraded any more than other wire as I am pilling through fiberglass panels and wall grommets. The wire is somewhat stiff, but it pulled easily (no lube used) and did not kink.

Used for solar panel wiring

Quality materials exactly what I ordered and needed

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