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#6 AWG Commercial Wiring for Outlets, Switches and Other Loads
Contains Copper (Cu) Conductors Made with Annealed (Soft), Compressed Copper
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
Has an Allowable Ampacity of: 55 Amps at 60 Degrees Celsius, 65Amps at 75 Degrees Celsius, and 75 Amps at 90 degrees Celsius
Rated for 600-Volts with a Heat Capacity of up to 60 Degrees Celsius in Wet Locations and 105 Degrees Celcius in Dry Locations.
Applications: Type THHN/THWN-2 building wire is intended for general purpose applications as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). 6 AWG 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 AWM 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. Most common building wire used often on sub-panels, hot tubs & jacuzzis. Also Known As: Copper wire, THWN-2 Wire, building wire, hook up wire, conduit wire, hot tub wire, lighting wire, nylon copper wire, construction cable, 6 gauge wire Features Nylon outer jacket for easy pulling. VW-1 rated 14 AWG - 6 AWG. All sizes are rated gasoline and oil-resistant II. Jacket: A tough, polyamide, Nylon outer covering per UL-1063 and UL-83. Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Standards UL-83, UL-1063, UL-758 AWM Spec 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321 ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787 Federal Specification A-A-59544 NEMA WC70/ICEA S-95-658 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Constrction: Insulation:Color-coded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), heat and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compound per UL-1063 and UL-8 Specifications: Size:6 AWG Number of Strands:19 PVC Insulation Thickness (Conductor):0.760 mm / 0.030 inches Nylon Jacket Thickness:0.130 mm / 0.005 inches Outside Diameter:6.30 mm / 0.248 inches Weight per Foot: 0.109 lbs Allowable Ampacity:55 Amps at 60℃ / 65 Amps at 75