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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

What Is MV-105 Cable

MV-105 isn't a brand name — it's a temperature rating. Here's what the "105" means, how it compares to MV-90, ...

Mid America Wire & Cable • 1 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 5, 2026

Technical Guides

SER vs SEU Cable: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

SER is the 4-wire style for subpanels and downstream feeders; SEU is the 3-wire style for the service drop to ...

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