Southwire® XHHW-2 copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, Cable Tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2 copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90° C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified.
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 14 AWG 14 AWG | |
No. of Conductors | 1 1 | |
No. of Strands | 7 7 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 135 3.43 | mils mm |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 30 0.76 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 17 26 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 15 15 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 15 15 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 15 15 | |
UPC # | 032886943577 032886943577 |
Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors comply with the following:
Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Insulation is an abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant thermoset cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Conductor sizes 8 AWG and larger are marked sunlight resistant. Colors are available and may be subject to economic order quantity.