Copper Price 12/4/2025 5.2690
18 AWG 2C 7STR BC NS XLPE/PVC (UL) TC 600V 90C
SKU: VX182
 

18 AWG 2C 7 STRAND BARE COPPER WIRE WITH .030" XLPE INSULATION, NON-SHIELDED, OVERALL .045" BLACK PVC JACKET.
LEGEND: (UL) TC 600V 90'C DRY/WET SUN RES DIR BUR "ROHS COMPLIANT" MADE IN USA
CC: METHOD 1, TABLE E-2
RIPCORD: YES
FOOTAGE MARKERS: YES

Products specifications

Conductor

AWG Size & Stranding:
18 AWG 7 Strands Class B
Material:
Annealed Bare Copper
Conductor Count:
2 Conductors

Insulation

Material:
Cross-linked Polyethylene
Wall Thickness:
0.030”
Color Code:
Method 1, Table E-2

Assembly

Lay Length:
Per UL Standard 1277
Fillers:
N/A
Binder:
N/A
Shield:
N/A
Drain Wire:
N/A

Jacket

Material:
Polyvinylchloride
Wall Thickness:
0.045”
Diameter:
0.300”
Color:
Black
Ripcord:
Yes
Cold Bend Rating:
-40°C
Weight:
44 lbs./Mft.

Markings

Type:
Cable shall be permanently identified via surface inkjet print
Legend:
LAKE CABLE E208309 18AWG 2C (UL) TC XLPE 600V 90’C DRY/WET PVC JACKET SUN RES DIR BUR FT4 “ROHS”
Footage Markers:
Yes

Approvals

Approvals List:

• UL approved for Direct Burial and Sunlight Resistant applications
• Cable meets UL 1581 & 1202 (FT-4) 70,000 BTU/HR & ICEA T-29-520 210,000 BTU/HR requirements
• Meets ICEA S-73-532, where applicable
• All materials used in the manufacture of this cable are RoHS compliant
• Made in the USA
• Refer to NEC (NFPA 70) article 1277 for installation guidelines
• Cable is suitable for use in Class I Division II hazardous locations
• UL listed as Type TC per UL Standard 1277 for tray cables

This spec is for informational purposes and subject to change. This spec may not be suitable for submission. Contact Lake Cable for non-watermark spec sheet.

Remember, all of our wire can feature:

  • Short minumum runs
  • Special jacket colors including stripes
  • Custom print legends
  • Custom cable constructions
  • Custom packaging - boxes or reels
  • Custom lengths
  • Your name on package labels