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UL 1283

What is UL 1283 wire?

UL 1283 wire features a bare or tinned copper conductor with PVC insulation which is designed to exceed test requirements for Underwriters Laboratories and the National Electric Code. It is recommended for use in accordance with UL and CSA for uninterruptible power supply equipment. It is also moisture-resistant and passes the VW-1 flame test. UL 1283 is suitable for use in the wiring of machine tools, appliances, control cabinets, electronic circuits and meters, transformers, and switchboards. UL 1283 is approved for both the internal and external wiring of appliances. It has a temperature rating of 105°C.

14 items

1283-6-133t
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW
Approx LBS/MFT117.00
AWG Size6
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
Conductor Stranding133/27
Copper LBS/MFT84
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Starting at 1.35 per FT 
1283-6-19b
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW; rated and printed SAE J1127 Type SGT
AWG Size6
Cond. MaterialBare Copper
Conductor Stranding19/.0372
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
No. of Cond.1
Starting at 1.29 per FT 
1283-6-266b
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW; rated and printed SAE J1127 Type SGT
AWG Size6
Cond. MaterialBare Copper
Conductor Stranding266/30
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
No. of Cond.1
Starting at 1.29 per FT 
1283-6-266t
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW
Approx LBS/MFT140.00
AWG Size6
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
Conductor Stranding266/30
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
Starting at 1.35 per FT 
1283-4-133t-0
Approx LBS/MFT200
AWG Size4
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
Insul. MaterialPVC
Max. Temp75C Wet, 105C Dry
No. of Strands133
Nom. Insul. Thick. (in)0.060
Nom. O.D. (in)0.350
Starting at 2.25 per FT In Stock
1283-4-19b
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW; rated and printed SAE J1127 Type SGT
AWG Size4
Cond. MaterialBare Copper
Conductor Stranding19/.0469
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
No. of Cond.1
Requires Quote per FT 
1283-4-420b
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/THHW;rated and printed SAE J1127 TYPE SGT
AWG Size4
Cond. MaterialBare Copper
Conductor Stranding420/30
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
No. of Cond.1
Starting at 2.48 per FT 
1283-4-420t
Additional RatingsBC-5W2/TTHW
Approx LBS/MFT175.00
AWG Size4
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
Conductor Stranding420/30
CSA TypeMTW/TEW
Insul. MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp105C
Starting at 2.23 per FT