Measurement Guide

BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
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Southwire single conductor types (except TFFN/TFN/MTW/AWM) are primarily
used in conduit for branch circuits, feeders, or service entrance conductors
as specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). Voltage rating for all single
conductor types is 600V. Consult the NEC for more detailed information regarding use.
Southwire multiple conductor cables are recommended for use as specified in
the National Electrical Code (NEC). Voltage rating for all cables is 600V. Consult
the NEC for more detailed information regarding use.
SIMpull THHN
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Copper THHN Wire & Cable & SIMpull THHN
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Aluminum THHN Wire & Cable with Alumaflex
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Brand Conductors
Southwire SIMpull THHN
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wire & cable conductors are primarily used in
conduit and cable trays for services, feeders, and branch circuits in commercial
or industrial applications. When used as Type THHN, or T90 Nylon conductor is
suitable for use in dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. When used
as Type THWN or TWN75, conductor is suitable for use in wet or dry locations
at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C when exposed to oil
or coolant. SIMpull THHN
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wire & cable conductors are designed to be installed
without application of a pulling lubricant. Available in copper (all sizes) or
Alumaflex
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Brand aluminum conductors (sizes 8 AWG and larger). Sizes 14, 12,
and 10 AWG are available with SIMpull Solutions
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technology only in SIMpull
BARREL™ Cable Drums or SIMpull
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Coil PAK™ Wire Payoff configurations.
SIMpull XHHW-2
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Copper & Aluminum XHHW Wire & Cable
with Alumaflex
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Brand Conductors
Southwire SIMpull XHHW-2
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wire & cable conductors are primarily used in
conduit, cable tray or other recognized raceways for service, feeders, and branch
circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. SIMpull XHHW-2
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wire & cable 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. 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 may be specified. SIMpull Solutions
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conductors are designed to be installed without application of a pulling lubricant.
Available in copper (all sizes) or aluminum conductors (sizes 8 AWG and larger).
Copper & Aluminum USE, RHH, RHW with Alumaflex
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Brand Conductors
Southwire Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors are used with conduit as
specified in the National Electrical Code. When used as Type USE-2, conductors
are suitable for use as underground service entrance conductors for direct burial
at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C. When used as RHW-2 or USE-2,
conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in wet or dry locations. Available
in copper (all sizes) or aluminum conductors (sizes 6 AWG and larger).
Copper TFFN/TFN/MTW/AWM Fixture Wire
Southwire Type TFFN or TFN or MTW or AWM may be used as fixture wire in
dry locations at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90° C. May be used as
machine tool wiring in dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90° C, and
at 60° C in wet locations or when exposed to oil or coolant. May be used as
appliance wiring material in dry location, conductor temperatures not to exceed
105° C. Available in copper only.
SINGLE CONDUCTORS MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR CABLES
Southwire Romex
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Brand SIMpull
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Type NM-B cable (nonmetallic-sheathed
cable) may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry
locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for
60°C conductors). NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch
circuits for outlets, switches, lighting, and other loads. NM-B cable may be run
in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp
locations. Available in copper only. SIMpull Solutions
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conductors are designed
to be installed without application of a pulling lubricant.
Romex
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Brand SIMpull
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Indoor Wire Copper NM-B Cable
Southwire Type UF-B cable is generally used as underground feeder to outside
post lamps, pumps, and other loads or apparatus fed from a distribution point
in an existing building. UF-B cable is rated for direct burial. UF-B cable may be
used for interior branch circuit wiring in residential or agricultural buildings at
conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for
60°C conductors). UF-B cable can be used in applications permitted for Type
NMC cable in Section 334.10(B) of the National Electrical Code. Available in
copper only.
Copper UF-B Cable
Southwire Type SE service entrance cable is used to convey power from the
service drop to the meter base and from the meter base to the distribution
panelboard—however it may be used in all applications where Type SE cable is
permitted (per NEC Article 338). SE cable may be used in wet or dry above ground
locations at temperatures not to exceed 90° C. SE cable cannot be installed
underground, even in conduit. Available with copper or aluminum conductors.
Copper Service Entrance (SE) Cable
TYPE SEU TYPE SER
Southwire mobile home feeder is intended for the connection of mobile homes
to a supply of electricity where permanent wiring is required. Suitable for
direct burial in earth at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Can be
used (with protection) inside buildings. Available with aluminum Alumaflex
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Brand conductors only. Mobile Home Feeder is also a good solution for
underground wiring to separate secondary buildings with sub-panels such as a
separate garage, shed, pump house, etc. It is available for larger circuits than
Type UF-B cable.
Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder with Alumaflex
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Brand Conductors
(also suitable for separate secondary buildings)