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PV Wire vs. USE-2: What Solar Buyers Need to Check

PV wire and USE-2 look identical on the reel but UL lists them under different standards with different ratings. How to read the jacket print, compare spec sheets, and pick the right one for the array and the feeder.

Mid America Wire & Cable • Sep 23, 2026 • 7 min read

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Jul 7, 2026

Wire & Cable Basics

Wire Weight Per Foot: Copper & Aluminum Charts (Bare, THHN, XHHW-2)

Every wire weight you need in two charts: bare copper, THHN, and XHHW-2 from 14 AWG to 1000 kcmil, plus alumin...

Mid America Wire & Cable • 2 min read Read

Jul 6, 2026

Technical Guides

Copper vs Aluminum Building Wire: Cost, Performance, and Code

For feeders and services, aluminum wire can cut conductor cost dramatically. For branch circuits, copper still...

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Jul 4, 2026

Technical Guides

SIS Wire Guide: Switchboard Wiring, NEC Rules, and Specifications

SIS is the wire the NEC expects inside switchboards and switchgear. Here's what makes it different from other ...

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Oct 24, 2025

Wire & Cable Basics

Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO)

Diesel locomotive cable (DLO) is a flexible, heavy-duty cable with EPR insulation and a CPE jacket. Learn abou...

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