General Cable XHHW-2 CT® 8 Gauge XLPE Low-Voltage Power 600 V UL Type XHHW-2 CT Rated Single Conductor Copper

General Cable XHHW-2 CT® 8 Gauge XLPE Low-Voltage Power 600 V UL Type XHHW-2 CT Rated Single Conductor Copper

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General Cable XHHW-2 CT® 8 Gauge XLPE Low-Voltage Power 600 V UL Type XHHW-2 CT Rated Single Conductor Copper
XHHW-2 CT 8 Gauge XLPE Low-Voltage Power 600 V UL Type XHHW-2 CT Rated Single Conductor Copper

Conductor: 
• 14 AWG thru 750 kcmil annealed bare copper per ASTM B3 
• Class B stranding per ASTM B8 

Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Options: 
• Tinned copper conductor 
• Full colored insulation 

Applications: 
• General purpose building wire for use primarily in conduit or other recognized raceways as specified in the National Electrical Code 
• Industrial environments where superior insulation toughness and chemical resistance are required 
• Maximum operating temperature not to exceed 90?C in dry or wet locations 
• In free air, raceways or cable trays in accordance with NEC 

Features: 
• Low Friction for easy pulling on 8 AWG and larger 
• “FOR CT USE” on 1/0 AWG and larger 
• Sunlight-resistant for 1/0 AWG and larger, all colors 
• Rated at 90?C wet or dry 
• Smaller cable O.D. 
• Excellent electrical, thermal and physical properties 
• Excellent resistance to moisture 
• Excellent resistance to crush, compression cuts and heat deformation 

Compliances: 
Industry Compliances: 
• National Electric Code (NEC) 
• UL 44 Standard for Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable 
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70 
• UL Listed as Type XHHW-2, UL File # E90494 
• OSHA Acceptable 

Flame Test Compliances: UL 1685, 1/0 AWG and larger 

Packaging: Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels

technical specification:
cond.size(awg/kcmil) 8
cond.strand
7/.0486
nominal cond.diameter(inches) 0.14
nominal cond.diameter(mm) 3.56
minimum avg.insulation thickness(inches) 0.045
minimum avg.insulation thickness(mm) 1.14
nominal cableo.d.(inches) 0.24
nominal cable o.d.(mm) 6.10
copper weight(lbs/1000 ft) 51
copper weight(kg/km) 76
net weight(lbs/1000 ft) 65
net weight(kg/km) 97
ampacity (1)(60°c) 40
ampacity (1)(75°c) 50
ampacity (1)(90°c) 55
catalog number 5175.008

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