12 Gauge THHN Solid Copper Building Wire (500, White)

12 Gauge THHN Solid Copper Building Wire (500, White)

#12 AWG Commercial Wiring for Outlets, Switches and Other Loads Contains 12 Gauge Solid Copper (CU) Conductors Can be Used in Wet or Dry Locations, Insulation is High Heat and Moisture Resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket is Abrasion, Moisture, Gasoline and Oil Resistant Nylon UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS Compliant

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.

Features:
- Nylon outer jacket for easy pulling and rated gasoline and oil-resistant II.
- A tough, polyamide, Nylon outer jacket per UL-1063 and UL-83
- Can be used in wet and dry locations
- UL listed, CSA certified and RoHS compliant

Standards:
- Underwriters Laboratories Standards UL-83, UL-1063 and UL-758
- AWM Spec 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320 and 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, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8
Insulation:
Color-coded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), heat and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compount per UL-1063 and UL-8

Specifications:
Size: 12 AWG
Cross Section Area (mm2): 3.31
PVC Insulation Thickness (Conductor): 0.380 mm / 0.015 inches
Nylon Jacket Thickness: 0.100 mm / 0.004 inches
Outside Diameter: 3.03 mm / 0.120 inches
Allowable Ampacity: 20 Amps at 60, 75 and 90 degrees C