Is The 12 Gauge 2 Conductor Jacketed (Brake) Wire 12-2-1 UV Resistant?
Updated 12/08/2025 | Published 11/22/2025
Question:
Is this cable UV resistant?
asked by: Mike W
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Expert Reply:
Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. The # 12-2-1 wire does have an outer jacket to help protect the wire, but the jacket material is not something that is specifically designed or advertised to be UV resistant. It is brake wire so intended to be run underneath a trailer frame, so the jacket is more designed to keep out moisture and prevent abrasions.
If you’re going to run this wire exposed to direct sunlight, I recommend adding UV-protective conduit or sleeving over the jacket just to be safe.
expert reply by:
Jesse M
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12 Gauge 2 Conductor Jacketed (Brake) Wire
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Jesse M.
12/8/2025
Hey Mike, how did things go with the 12-gauge brake wire once you added the UV-protective conduit? Knowing how it held up outdoors could help others planning a similar setup.