1 AWG XHHW-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire
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1 AWG XHHW-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire

750 MCM XHHW-2 COPPER BUILDING WIRE
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1 AWG XHHW-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire
SKU: NNC2435X
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Specification

1 AWG XHHW-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire

Description:

Copper SIMpull XHHW-2/RW90 conductors are primarily used in conduit or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). These conductors are rated for wet and dry locations, with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. The voltage rating is 600V or 1000V for all sizes. This cable is designed for easier installation without the need for pulling lubricant. RW90 is suitable for open wiring and use in raceways (except cable troughs and ventilated flexible cableways) in wet or dry locations, as per the Canadian Electrical Code. 

Also Known As:

1 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 1 XHHW Cable, 1 XHHW Service Wire, 1 XHHW Copper Wire, 1 CU Building Wire, 1 Black Stranded CU SIMpull XHHW-2 Wire, Southwire 11299599, Southwire Wire, 1 AWG XHHW Building Wire, 1 Gauge Black Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire, 1 Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire, 1 AWG Copper XHHW Wire, 1 AWG Insulated Copper XHHW-2, 1 Gauge Electrical XHHW-2 Cable.

Common Uses of 1 AWG Copper XHHW-2 Wire

1 AWG copper XHHW-2 is installed in conduit and other NEC-recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuits, in wet or dry locations at up to 600V. It's rated 130A at 75°C and 145A at 90°C. Typical uses:

  • 150A home services under NEC 310.12

  • 125A feeders to commercial panels and rooftop HVAC units

  • 125A generator feeders and transfer switches

  • 100A feeders on long underground conduit runs

Construction:

Conductor:

  • Material: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8

Insulation:

  • Material: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) with SIMpull Technology
  • Properties: Silicone-free, abrasion-resistant, high-heat, moisture-resistant

Features:

  • SIS - 8 AWG and larger
  • Sunlight resistant
  • -40°C cold bend resistance
  • FT1 flame test rating
  • Gasoline and oil resistant II
  • CT Rated - 1/0 AWG and larger
  • FT4 flame test - 350 kcmil and larger
  • RoHS/REACH compliant

Standards & Compliance:

  • ASTM B3 – Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B787 – 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1685 – Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 38 – Thermoset-insulated wires and cables
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) – Power Cables Rated 2000V or Less
  • IEEE 1202/FT4 Flame Test – (70,000 BTU/hr) 350kcmil and Larger
  • Buy American & Buy America Act (BAA) Compliant (49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. part 661)
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • NMX-J-451-ANCE – Thermoset insulated wires and cables
  • NOM-063-SCFI – Electrical Conductors Safety Requirements

Specifications:

  • Size: 1 AWG
    Number of Strands: 19
    Diameter Over Conductor (Inches): 0.322
    Insulation Thickness (mils): 45
    Approx. OD (Inches): 0.435
    Copper Weight (lbs/mft): 258 lbs
    Net Weight (lbs/mft): 291 lbs
    Min Bending Radius: 1.7 inches
    Max Pull Tension: 669 lbs
    Allowable Ampacity At 60°C: 110 Amps
    Allowable Ampacity At 75°C: 130 Amps
    Allowable Ampacity At 90°C: 145 Amps
    Southwire Part (SIMpull): 11299599

Compatible with Manufacturer

Advanced Digital : 

201

Omni Cable :

Black : M701ST-01
White : M701ST-02
Red : M701ST-03
Green : M701ST-04
Blue : M701ST-05
Gray : M701ST-06
Orange : M701ST-07
Yellow : M701ST-08
Purple : M701ST-09
Brown : M701ST-10
Pink : M701ST-11
Tan : M701ST-12

Southwire :

Black : 11299599
White : 55080899
Red : 55076199
Blue : 55076299
Green : 55076699

Yellow : 55385699
Orange : 55385599
Brown : 55385499
Gray : 55385799

HWC : 

HW00200101

Priority Wire & Cable : 

1STRXHHW

Service Wire Co : 

XH1BK


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FAQ's

What is 1 AWG copper XHHW-2 used for?

XHHW-2 is single-conductor building wire with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, which is where the "X" in its name comes from. "HHW" stands for high heat and water resistance, and "-2" means it's rated 90°C in wet locations as well as dry. 1 AWG copper XHHW-2 is installed in conduit or other NEC-recognized raceways at up to 600V and is rated 130A at 75°C. It's used for 150A home services, 125A commercial and rooftop HVAC feeders, and generator transfer switches.

What are the main differences between XHHW and XHHW-2 wires?

Both use cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and are rated 600V. The difference is the wet rating. XHHW is rated 90°C in dry locations but only 75°C in wet locations. XHHW-2 is rated 90°C in both, and it passes stricter UL 44 moisture testing. XHHW-2 can be used anywhere XHHW is allowed.

What is the difference between THHN and XHHW-2 wire?

Both THHN/THWN-2 and XHHW-2 are 600V building wires rated 90°C in wet and dry locations, so the real difference is the insulation. THHN/THWN-2 has thin PVC insulation with a nylon jacket. XHHW-2 has a single, thicker layer of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), a thermoset material that doesn't melt. XHHW-2 holds up better to abrasion, moisture, and cold. THHN/THWN-2 has a smaller diameter, so more conductors fit in the same conduit, and it usually costs less.

Can XHHW-2 wire be buried underground?

Not directly. XHHW-2 is not rated for direct burial, so it can't go in a trench without conduit. It can be installed underground inside conduit, because underground raceways are wet locations and XHHW-2 is rated 90°C wet. For burial without conduit, use a direct burial cable such as USE-2 or URD.

Does XHHW-2 wire have to be run in conduit?

Yes, in standard building installations. XHHW-2 is a single-conductor building wire meant for conduit or other recognized raceways. It can't be run exposed outdoors or fished through walls like NM cable, so inside a wall it has to be in conduit, such as EMT or flexible metal conduit. The NEC allows a few exceptions, such as cable tray for 1/0 AWG and larger conductors with a CT marking, or open wiring on insulators, but these are uncommon.

Is XHHW-2 wire sunlight resistant?

Yes. NNC's XHHW-2 is marked sunlight resistant, so it holds up in conduit runs exposed to the sun and where the wire leaves the conduit, such as at a weatherhead. Sunlight resistance doesn't replace the conduit requirement.

Can XHHW-2 wire be used in cold weather?

Yes. XLPE insulation stays flexible in the cold much better than PVC-insulated THHN, which makes XHHW-2 easier to pull in winter. It's commonly rated for installation down to -40°C (-40°F). Check the spec sheet for the exact minimum.

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