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THHN Stranded Building Wire. Cut to length - sold by the Foot.
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Learn everything you want to know about this product to make an informed purchase#8 THHN/THWN-2 Wire
Cut to length - sold by the foot. Enter the desired footage in the QTY box.
Minimum 1' to maximum 2500'. Please call for longer put ups.
Applications:
Type THHN/THWN-2 building wire is intended for general purpose applications as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Type THHN-THWN-2 is permitted for new construction or rewiring for 600-volt applications. Applications requiring Type THHN or THWN-2, the conductor is appropriate for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C in oil or coolants. Applications requiring Type MTW conductor is appropriate for use in dry locations at 90°C, or not to exceed 60°C in wet locations or where exposed to oils or coolants. Applications requiring Type AWM conductor is appropriate for use at temperatures to not exceed 105°C in dry locations.
Also Known As:
8 Gauge Wire, #8 Copper wire, 8 AWG THWN-2, 8 Gauge THHN, hook up wire, conduit wire, hot tub wire, lighting wire, nylon copper wire, construction cable, etc...
Features:
Nylon outer jacket for easy pulling. VW-1 rated 14 AWG - 8 AWG. All sizes are rated gasoline and oil-resistant II.
Jacket:
A tough, polyamide, Nylon outer covering per UL-1063 and UL-83.
Standards:
Underwriters Laboratories Standards UL-83, UL-1063, UL-758
AWM Spec 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321
ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787
Federal Specification A-A-59544
Canadian Standards Association C22.2 No. 75
NEMA WC70/ICEA S-95-658
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Construction:
Conductors:
Solid, uncoated copper conductors per ASTM-B3
Stranded, uncoated copper conductors per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8
Insulation:
Color-coded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), heat and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compound per UL-1063 and UL-8
8 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Specifications*:
Size: | 8 AWG |
Number of Strands: | 19 |
PVC Insulation Thickness (Conductor): | 0.760 mm / 0.030 inches |
Nylon Jacket Thickness: | 0.130 mm / 0.005 inches |
Outside Diameter: | 5.39 mm / 0.212 inches |
Weight: | 0.069 lbs per ft |
What Is the Ampacity for #8 AWG THHN?
Allowable Ampacity: 40 Amps at 60ºC / 50 Amps at 75ºC / 55 Amps at 90ºC
*Data provided on this page is subject to change based on different manufacturers variance
Product Name | 8 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Copper Building Wire |
O.D. (Inches) | 0.213 |
Stocked | Yes |
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Cable Type | THHN/THWN-2 |
Wire Size | 8 AWG |
# of Conductors | 1 Conductor |
Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
Stranded or Solid | Stranded |
Number of Strands | 19 |
O.D. (Inches) | 0.213 |
Ampacity | 55 |
Voltage | 600V |
Temp. Rating | 90°C |
Insulation Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
Jacket Material | Nylon |
Direct Burial | No |
Location Use | Wet, Dry |
Indoor/Outdoor Use | Indoor, Outdoor |
Standards | UL Listed, CSA Certified |
Features | Water Resistant, Oil & Gas Resistant, Heat Resistant |