SPEC 10005

XHHW-2 Copper Circuit Sizes (14, 12 & 10 AWG)

Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Solid or Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Applications and Features:

APPLICATION
Southwire XHHW-2 copper conductors circuit sizes are primarily used in conduit, or other recognized raceways, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2 copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 volts or 1000 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified.

FEATURES
- SIS - Sizes 14 AWG through 10 AWG
- RoHS Compliant

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • NMX-J-451-ANCE Thermoset insulated wires and cables
  • NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements
  • Sample Print Legend:

    14 AWG thru 10 AWG
    SOUTHWIRE E30117 (UL) XX AWG (XXXmm2) CU TYPE XHHW-2 600V/1000V OR SIS 600 VOLTS NOM-ANCE

    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of Strandsinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    121Solid0.080300.1411925
    101Solid0.101300.1623037
    14170.070300.1311217
    12170.088300.1472024
    10170.113300.1733236
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeCond. NumberMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    1210.6521.6622.0020.0542530
    1010.6831.0401.2530.0503540
    1410.5322.6313.1700.0582025
    1210.6521.6622.0020.0542530
    1010.7831.0401.2530.0503540
    *Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    * Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

    Table 3 - Stock Code Colors

    Size (Strand)BlackRedBlueWhiteBrownOrangeYellowGrayPurpleGreen
    12 (Solid)550220550221550223
    10 (Solid)137240550213550215550212550214
    14 (7)112920370932370940370924370981370973370957371005370999370965
    12 (7)112938371039371047371021371088371070371054371104371096371062
    10 (7)112946371138371146371120371187371179371153371203371161

    Revision: 1.000.048

    Updated On: Nov. 23, 2024, 1:45 p.m. UTC