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Q: When ordering wire what does the THHN mean?
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Can you run thhn conductors exposed?

n you run thhn wire in a cable tray


What is the appropriate wire size for a 125 amp circuit using THHN wire?

For a 125 amp circuit using THHN wire, the appropriate wire size would be 1/0 AWG.


What is the recommended wire size for a 100 amp circuit using THHN wire?

The recommended wire size for a 100 amp circuit using THHN wire is typically 3 AWG (American Wire Gauge).


What use is THHN wire suitable for?

THHN wire is suitable for use in residential and commercial electrical wiring applications, such as powering outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures.


What is THHN wire suitable for?

THHN wire is suitable for use in dry and damp locations for general purpose wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It is commonly used for power distribution, lighting, and control circuits.


Can thhn wire be run exposed in a plenum rated ceiling for grounding?

yes


What percent of copper is a 1O THHN Electrical Wire?

I would need more detailon your question but what i can tell you is 100' of #10 THHN eire is 8320grams with insulation and 7110 grams as bear copper wire. Now what i am trying to figure out is if that copper wire is 100% copper or not?


Is THHN oil resistant?

No, THHN wire is not oil resistant. THHN wire is primarily designed for dry locations and is not recommended for use in areas where it may come into contact with oil or other chemicals. If oil resistance is needed, you may want to consider a different type of wire designed specifically for that purpose.


What is type THW wire?

Thw...thermoplastic heat resistant wire building wire type. In most applications replaced by type thhn which has a smaller od and


What is the temperature rating of THHN WIRE?

THHN wire is moisture resistant thermoplastic allowed for use in dry and wet locations. Maximum temperature is 60 C or 140 F. Being thermoplastic it should not be handled below 0 C as cracking of the insulation could easily occur.


What is the weight of 500 mcm thhn wire per foot?

2.2 lbs per ft


Can you bury thhn wire?

The conductor can be pulled into conduit and then buried but it is not certified for direct earth burial.