10 THHN THWN-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire

[justoneguy]

This looks like a really good deal on wire.
Does it look RIGHT???
2 rolls 250 ft each for $203 shipped.
I'd like to use it for my PV to AIO.
it's rated to 90C

Specifications:​

• Size AWG: 10
• Weight per 1,000 ft: 39 lbs
• Outside Diameter: 0.170 inches
• Conductors: Annealed Soft Copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
• Number of Strands: 19
• Insulation: PVC
• Insulation Thickness (mils): 20
• Nylon Thickness (mils): 4
• Jacket: PVC

10 THHN THWN-2 Stranded Copper Building Wire ( Reduced Price of 100ft, 250ft, 500ft, 750ft, 1000ft, 2000ft )

THHN THWN-2 Copper Building Wire Allowable Ampacity for Direct Burial: 40 THHN THWN-2 Copper Building Wire Allowable Ampacity in Duct: 40 Application: THHN stands for thermoplastic high heat-resistant nylon. Known for versatility and durability, it is the most common type of building cable. The...

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[John Frum]

Its not rated for uv light exposure.

 

[justoneguy]

I'm thinking it goes in pvc conduit.
I have this for my exposed wiring;

BougeRV 100Feet 10AWG Solar Extension Cable​

Amazon.com

 

[DougfromdaUP]

The big box stores have 500 feet of #10 THHN for $150, some are less.

 

[justoneguy]

big box by me are $169
250 ft fits my needs better I need 3 runs 80 ft

 

[justoneguy]

Its not rated for uv light exposure.

I received this today,
good communication from seller,
fast shipping but a little expensive to ship.
I think this meansit is rated for UV,

• UL 1277 (Resistant to flame, moisture, and sunlight)

also rated for direct burial.

Standards:​

• ICEA S-73-532
• UL 1277 (Resistant to flame, moisture, and sunlight)
• UL 1581, UL 83, UL 1063 , UL 758
• A-A59544
• ASTM B3 and B8 conductor
• ANSI/NFPA 70 for Safe Electrical Design and Installation
• RoHS compliant
• Safe For Commercial and Industrial Use
• Color-coded #1-E2 per ICEA S-73-532
• May be used in NEC Class I and II systems
• May be used in Division 2 hazardous locations
• Allowed for Exposed Run (ER) and be used in accordance with NEC

 

[John Frum]

I received this today,
good communication from seller,
fast shipping but a little expensive to ship.
I think this meansit is rated for UV,

• UL 1277 (Resistant to flame, moisture, and sunlight)

also rated for direct burial.

Standards:​

• ICEA S-73-532
• UL 1277 (Resistant to flame, moisture, and sunlight)
• UL 1581, UL 83, UL 1063 , UL 758
• A-A59544
• ASTM B3 and B8 conductor
• ANSI/NFPA 70 for Safe Electrical Design and Installation
• RoHS compliant
• Safe For Commercial and Industrial Use
• Color-coded #1-E2 per ICEA S-73-532
• May be used in NEC Class I and II systems
• May be used in Division 2 hazardous locations
• Allowed for Exposed Run (ER) and be used in accordance with NEC

That is some atypical thhn.
Does it have the shiny candy looking jacket?

 

[justoneguy]

That is some atypical thhn.
Does it have the shiny candy looking jacket?

Yes, it does

 

[John Frum]

Yes, it does

Pretty sure the thhn with the Shiney jacket does not Iike sunlight.

 

[justoneguy]

Thanks, advice like that is why I'm on this forum.
It's all in the details