UL Code 1048 Summary
UL Code 1048 describes a single conductor wire with extruded PVC insulation and a nylon covering. It is rated for 60°C and 300V with horizontal flame resistance. This wire is constructed from 20-16 AWG tinned or bare copper, with options for solid or stranded conductors. The wire is primarily used for internal wiring in refrigerators, domestic heating equipment, and lighting circuits within refrigeration units. It complies with UL 758 standards.
Specifications
- Temperature Rating: 60°C
- Voltage Rating: 300V
- Flame Resistance: Horizontal
- Conductor: 20 AWG (solid or stranded), 18-16 AWG (stranded)
- Insulation Material: PVC, 45 mils minimum average thickness
- Covering: Nylon, 2 mils minimum thickness
- Standards: UL 758
- Application: Internal wiring for refrigerators, domestic heating, and refrigeration lighting circuits
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