Product Information

Specification

8 AWG XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire

Description:

XHHW-2 copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, recognized raceways, and branch circuit wiring, as outlined in the National Electrical Code (NEC). These conductors are suitable for wet and dry locations, with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. They have a voltage rating of 600 volts. Certain XHHW-2 conductors may be used in health care facilities under NEC Section 517.160 if they meet the dielectric constant requirement of less than 3.5.

Also Known As:

8 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 8 XHHW Cable, 8 XHHW Service Wire, 8 XHHW Copper Wire, 8 CU Building Wire, 8 Black Stranded CU SIMpull XHHW-2 Wire, Southwire 11295399, Southwire Wire, 8 AWG XHHW Building Wire, 8 Gauge Green Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire.

Common Uses of 8 AWG Copper XHHW-2 Wire

• 40A branch circuits in commercial and industrial buildings
• 50A feeder circuits where the 75°C ampacity is permitted, such as subpanels in residential applications
• 55A circuits when the 90°C ampacity is applicable per NEC adjustments, such as derated conductors in conduit
• Wiring for HVAC systems, compressors, and refrigeration units
• Power distribution for small commercial equipment
• Motor leads for medium-sized motors in wet or dry locations
• Underground feeder circuits when installed in conduit
• Service entrance conductors for residential and commercial buildings

Construction:

Conductor:

• Material: Annealed bare copper, solid or concentrically stranded
• Properties: High electrical conductivity, resistant to moisture, compression, pressure, and heat

Insulation:

• Material: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
• Properties: Flame-retardant, resistant to abrasion, chemicals, corrosion, and moisture
• Color: Black (standard)

Standards & Compliance:

• UL Standard 83 – Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables
• ASTM B3 & B8 – Soft or Annealed Copper Wire and Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• UL Standard 493 – Underground Feeder (UF) and Branch Circuit Cables
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• RoHS/REACH Compliant
• NEC Articles 300-4(b) and 339 – Installation Guidelines
• Acceptable for use per NEC Article 339-3 (4) as a Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable

Specifications:

• Size AWG: 8
  Weight per 1,000 ft: 66 lbs
  Outside Diameter: 0.240 inches
  Number of Strands: 7
  Jacket: XLPE
  Insulation Thickness: 45 mils
  Allowable Ampacity At 60°C: 40 Amp
  Allowable Ampacity At 75°C: 50 Amp
  Allowable Ampacity At 90°C: 55 Amp
  Southwire Part (SimPull®): 11295399

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