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1 AWG Type XHHW-2 Aluminum Building Wire — 600V/1000V XLPE (AA-8000 Compact Aluminum)

1 AWG Type XHHW-2 Aluminum Building Wire — 600V/1000V XLPE (AA-8000 Compact Aluminum)

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Part #XHHW 1AWG-RB
$0.57/ ftIn stock
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High-performance 1 AWG Type XHHW-2 600V/1000V aluminum building wire engineered for primary services, main feeders, and branch circuit wiring in commercial, industrial, and residential power distribution systems. Constructed with a 1 AWG compact soft-drawn AA-8000 series aluminum alloy conductor and insulated with 55 mils of abrasion-, heat-, and moisture-resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Approved for installation in conduit, recognized raceways, and open air in both wet and dry environments at continuous operating temperatures up to 90°C. Fully compliant with UL Standard 44 requirements, sunlight resistant, and RoHS/REACH compliant.

Specifications

  • Conductor Size: 1 AWG

  • Voltage Rating: 600V / 1000V

  • Conductor Material: Compact soft-drawn AA-8000 series Aluminum Alloy (per ASTM B800 & B801)

  • Insulation Material: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE), abrasion-, heat-, and moisture-resistant

  • Insulation Thickness: 55 mils

  • Temperature Rating: 90°C Wet or Dry locations

  • Sunlight Rating: Sunlight Resistant

  • Installation Environments: Air conduit, recognized raceways, open air, service feeders, and branch circuits

  • Standards & Compliances: UL Standard 44, NEC Compliant, ASTM B800, ASTM B801, RoHS / REACH Compliant