Product Information

Specification

3 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V

Allowable Ampacity for 3 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 75°C: 75 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 3 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 90°C: 85 Amps

Applications:

These electrical wires, also known as XHHW-2 cables, are primarily used for power distribution, in both wet and dry places, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Voltage rating for this electrical wire, XHHW-2 cable, is 600V. The 3 awg ampacity is 65 Amps at 75°C.

The particular applications of XHHW cable in size 4 AWG are:

• General Building Wiring
• Service Entrance
• Conduit Systems
• Wet or Dry Locations
• High Ambient Temperature Locations
• Switchboards and Panelboards
• Appliances and Motors
• Renewable Energy Systems

Also Known As:

3 awg wire, 3 awg aluminum wire, #3 aluminum wire, 3 xhhw-2 cable, 3 hxxw-2 cable, 3 rw90 cable, 3 rw90 wire, 3 type se cable style u type xhhw-2, 3 xhhw-2, 3 southwire xhhw-2, 3 xhhw-2 insulation, 3 gauge aluminum wire.

Standards:

• XHHW-2 meet or exceed the following standards: 
• UL standard 44 
• Requirements of the National Electrical Code 
• ASTM standards B 800, B 801 
• Federal Specification J–C-30B 
• Sunlight resistant

Construction

Conductors:

XHHW-2 conductor is a soft drawn bare 8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranding per ASTM. Stranded conductors reduce power loss and are also easier to use in applications where flexibility is vital. 

Insulation:

XHHW-2 has abrasion, heat, and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Cross linking a polyethylene helps to achieve an excellent strength that makes the material suitable for covering this cable used in harsh conditions.

Specifications:

• Size AWG: 3
• Stranding: 7
• Conductor Diameter Inches: 0.236
• Insulation Thickness Inches: 0.045
• O.D. Inches:  0.330
• New Weight lb/1000FT: 72 lbs
• Ampacity at 75°C: 75 Amps
• Ampacity at 90°C: 85 Amps

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