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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Outdoor Lead Wire

    The EPDM insulation on this wire won’t become brittle or crack from sunlight, humidity, rain, temperature changes, abrasion from dirt and debris, and other rough outdoor conditions. It meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.
    600V AC/600V DC
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Lead Wire. Outdoor Lead Wire, 600V AC, 600V DC.
    SC Cable—SC wire is a good choice for temporary setups powering outdoor lights, equipment, generators, and power distribution boxes, since its thick insulation makes it easy to move and reuse. Commonly found at outdoor events, it’s also known as stage cable.
    UL 2556 FT5—All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT5 wire is suspended horizontally during testing.
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    		273/30105 amp @ 86° F0.47"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T170000000000
    4
    		429/30140 amp @ 86° F0.51"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T1600000000
    2
    		676/30190 amp @ 86° F0.58"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T1500000000
    1/0
    		1,042/30
    		260 amp @ 86° F0.6"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T1400000000
    2/0
    		1,316/30
    		300 amp @ 86° F0.65"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T13000000000
    4/0
    		2,062/30
    		405 amp @ 86° F0.77"-55 to 220EPDMBlackSCCSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT5
    		10, 25, 50, 1006584T110000000000
     
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