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XHHW Stranded Building Wire. Cut to length - sold by the Foot.

Min: 75 ft., Max: 10000 ft. To order multiple lengths, simply enter the desired footage into the quantity fields. Each length will be delivered on its own spool.
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12 AWG XHHW Building Wire

SKU
XHW12-FT

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#12 Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire

Cut to length - sold by the foot. Enter the desired footage in the QTY box. 
Minimum 100' to maximum 2500'. 

Applications:
Type XHHW-2/RW90 building wire is intended for general purpose applications utilized in conduit, underground in conduit, or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch-circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). Type XHHW-2/RW90 is permitted for 600 volt applications and can be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90˚C. Suitable for applications requiring low-leaking circuits and a dielectric constant of 3.5 or less.

Features:
Available in sizes 14 AWG through 1000 KCMIL. On 250 KCMIL and larger, sequential foot markings located every foot for easy measuring. For 1 AWG through 4/0 AWG, sequential foot markings on master reels only unless otherwise specified. 6 AWG and larger rated Sunlight Resistant in all colors. 1/0 AWG and larger are rated for cable tray use and comply with IEEE 1202/FT4 (70,000 Btu/hr) flame test and ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 Btu/hr) flame test.

Standards:
Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL-44
ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787
Federal Specification A-A-59544
Canadian Standards Association C22.2 No. 38
NEMA WC-70/ICEA S-95-658
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC)
UL 1685-FT4/IEEE 1202 (70,000 Btu/hr) Flame Test (1/0 AWG and larger)
ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 Btu/hr) Flame Test
ARRA 2009; Section 1605 "Buy American" Compliant

Construction:
Conductors:
Stranded, uncoated bare copper conductors per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8
Insulation:
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation per UL-44

12 AWG XHHW-2 Specifications*:

Size: 12 AWG
Number of Strands: 7
Insulation Thickness XLPE: .76 mm / 0.030 inches
Outside Diameter: 3.76 mm / 0.149 inches
Weight: 0.026 lbs per ft
Allowable Ampacity: 20 Amps at 60ºC / 20 Amps at 75ºC / 20 Amps at 90ºC

*Data provided on this page is subject to change based on different manufacturers variances.

More Information
Cable TypeXHHW-2
Type of StructureResidential, Commercial, Industrial
Wire Size12 AWG
# of Conductors1 Conductor
Conductor MaterialBare Copper
O.D. (Inches)0.149
Ampacity20
Voltage600V
Temp. Rating90°C
Insulation MaterialXLPE - Cross-linked Polyethylene
Direct BurialNo
Location UseWet, Dry
Indoor/Outdoor UseIndoor, Outdoor
ApplicationsGeneral purpose wiring for lighting & power
StandardsUL Listed, c(UL) Listed, RoHS Compliant
FeaturesWater Resistant, Oil & Gas Resistant, Heat Resistant, Moisture Resistant