| 1.0 |
SCOPE: |
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1.1 |
This specification covers the construction requirements
for building wire for general purpose applications, including irrigation
systems, and may be installed in conduit or other recognized raceways,
in wet or dry conditions, up to 600 volts, in accordance with the
National Electric Code. Federal Specification J--C-30B. |
| 2.0 |
CONSTRUCTION: |
|
2.1 |
Conductor: |
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Stranded or solid soft drawn bare copper meeting
the following ASTM requirements: B-3, B-8, and B-787 for 14-10 AWG
B-8 and B-787 for 8-2AWG B-8 for 1/0-1000 MCM |
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2.2 |
Insulation: |
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Extruded polyvinyl chloride with an overall nylon
jacket. |
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2.3 |
Temperature Rating: |
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For general application, 75°C wet or 90°C dry. |
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2.4 |
Surface Print: |
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Manufacturer’s identification, conductor size and
type, voltage rating, and UL file number. |
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2.5 |
Underwriter’s Laboratories Approval: |
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UL-83 for THHN/THWN
UL-1063 for MTW
UL-758 for AWM |
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|
SIZE
AWG
or
MCM |
STRANDING |
INSULATION
THICKNESS
(MILS) |
NOMINAL
O.D
(INCHES) |
APPROXIMATE
SHIP
WEIGHT
LB/MFT |
|
PVC |
NYLON |
| 14 |
SOLID |
15 |
4 |
.102 |
17 |
| 12 |
SOLID |
15 |
4 |
.118 |
25 |
| 10 |
SOLID |
20 |
4 |
.150 |
39 |
| 14 |
19 |
15 |
4 |
.110 |
18 |
| 12 |
19 |
15 |
4 |
.120 |
27 |
| 10 |
19 |
20 |
4 |
.161 |
40 |
| 8 |
19 |
30 |
5 |
.212 |
69 |
| 6 |
19 |
30 |
5 |
.250 |
109 |
| 4 |
19 |
40 |
6 |
.318 |
166 |
| 2 |
19 |
40 |
6 |
.375 |
254 |
| 1/0 |
19 |
40 |
7 |
.470 |
398 |
| 2/0 |
19 |
50 |
7 |
.515 |
488 |
| 3/0 |
19 |
50 |
7 |
.565 |
603 |
| 4/0 |
19 |
50 |
7 |
.620 |
731 |
| 250 |
37 |
60 |
8 |
.730 |
903 |
| 300 |
37 |
60 |
8 |
.780 |
1060 |
| 350 |
37 |
60 |
8 |
.830 |
1211 |
| 400 |
37 |
60 |
8 |
.880 |
1332 |
| 500 |
37 |
6 |
8 |
.970 |
1735 |
| 600 |
61 |
70 |
9 |
1.060 |
1990 |
| 750 |
61 |
70 |
9 |
1.170 |
2468 |
| 1000 |
61 |
70 |
9 |
1.300 |
3263 |
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