The sales rep at a wire mfr recently opined that USE-2 colors other than black will not have the same sunlight resistance. <div><br></div><div>I had some red in the field which faded to pink but still looked OK after a few years...but that's only after a few years, and only OK. White in the same installation faded to...white but I still am nervous about using colors after that conversation. </div>

<div><br></div><div>The latest batch that I bought is straight black; I believe the black stuff contains carbon black which is the "secret sauce" for UV resistance. </div><div><br></div><div>Further input from the List would be appreciated. </div>

<div><br></div><div>Jolliness,</div><div><br clear="all">Mick Abraham, Proprietor<br><a href="http://www.abrahamsolar.com">www.abrahamsolar.com</a><br><br>Voice: 970-731-4675<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM, EcoSolar - Eric Andrews <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:eric@ecosolarnow.com">eric@ecosolarnow.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">














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