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

    Armored Building Cable

    Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
    MC, THHN Solid Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Cable. Armored Building Cable , THHN Cable.
    Cable with THHN wire stands up to condensation and moisture in basements and other damp environments.
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    600V AC
    14
    214/2
    15 amp @ 86° F0.44"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T2100000000000000000000000000000000
    14
    314/3
    15 amp @ 86° F0.46"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T220000000000000000000000000000
    14
    414/4
    15 amp @ 86° F0.49"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Blue, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T230000000000000000000000
    12
    212/2
    20 amp @ 86° F0.48"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T24000000000000000000000000000
    12
    312/3
    20 amp @ 86° F0.51"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T250000000000000000000000000000
    12
    412/4
    20 amp @ 86° F0.54"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Blue, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T2600000000000000000000000000000
    10
    210/2
    30 amp @ 86° F0.54"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T270000000000000000000000000000
    10
    310/3
    30 amp @ 86° F0.58"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T2800000000000000000000000000000
    10
    410/4
    30 amp @ 86° F0.62"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Blue, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T290000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Extension Cords for Hazardous Locations

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Cords. Extension Cords for Hazardous Locations.
    Power equipment in areas where flammable gases, vapors, fibers, or dust could ignite. These extension cords are often used in drilling rigs, fuel depots, and grain elevators. They have a thick jacket that protects the wires inside from tears and scrapes on rough surfaces. A cover seals the socket when not in use so flammable materials don't build up in the slots, where a spark could ignite them.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Current,
    amp
    Cable
    Designation
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Certification
    Each
    NEMA 5-20 Plug × Socket—125V AC
     
    Black
    5010
    20SEOOW
    YesNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups F, G
    CSA Certified
    2998N11000000000
     

    Medium-Wall (IMC) and Thick-Wall (RMC) Metal Conduit and Fittings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Medium-Wall (IMC) and Thick-Wall (RMC) Metal Conduit and Fittings.
    The industry standards, IMC and RMC conduit systems offer the most durable protection indoors, outdoors, and underground. Both types have the same outside diameter, so they use many of the same fittings. This interchangeability makes retrofits easier and reduces the parts you need to keep on hand.
    Hazardous Location Straight Conduit Connectors
    Image of Product. Threaded Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Medium-Wall (IMC) and Thick-Wall (RMC) Metal Conduit and Fittings, Straight, Hazardous Locations, Connector Fitting, Threaded Conduit Connection.

    Threaded Connection

    Join pieces of conduit in areas with gas, dust, and fibers that could cause a fire if they entered the system. These connectors have a sealant chamber to minimize the travel of gases and flames through conduit. They require packing fiber and sealing compound (sold separately).
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Features
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Conduit Connection
     
    Aluminum
    1/2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T11000000
    3/4
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T1300000
    1
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T1500000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T2700000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T28000000
    2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T29000000
     
    Accessories for Straights
    Hazardous Location Conduit Bushings
    Image of Product. Threaded Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Medium-Wall (IMC) and Thick-Wall (RMC) Metal Conduit and Fittings, Bushing Fitting, Straight, Hazardous Locations, Threaded Conduit Connection.

    Threaded

    Connection

    Join different sizes of threaded conduit in areas where gas, dust, and fibers could cause a fire or explosion if they entered the system.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Conduit Connection
    Conduit Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Conduit Connection
     
    Aluminum
    3/4 × 1/2NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4100000
    1 × 1/2NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T420000
    1 × 3/4NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T430000
    1 1/4 × 1/2NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4400000
    1 1/4 × 3/4NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4500000
    1 1/4 × 1NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4600000
    1 1/2 × 1NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4700000
    2 × 1NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4800000
    2 × 1 1/2NPTMale × FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T4900000
     
    Hazardous Location Straight Conduit or Electrical Box Connectors
    Image of Product. Threaded Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Medium-Wall (IMC) and Thick-Wall (RMC) Metal Conduit and Fittings, Straight, Hazardous Locations, Connector Fitting, Threaded Conduit and Knockout Connection.

    Threaded Connection

    Join lengths of conduit or attach conduit to a knockout in areas with gas, dust, and fibers that could cause a fire if they entered the system. These connectors have a sealant chamber to minimize the travel of gases and flames through conduit. They require packing fiber and sealing compound (sold separately).
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Straights
    Locknuts
    Conduit
    Connection
    Knockout
    Connection
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Features
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Threaded Conduit and Knockout Connection
     
    Aluminum
    1/2NPT
    Female1/2
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T120000009147T12300000
    3/4NPT
    Female3/4
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T14000009147T1240000
    1NPT
    Female1
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T16000009147T1250000
    1 1/4NPT
    Female1 1/4
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T370000009147T1260000
    1 1/2NPT
    Female1 1/2
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T380000009147T12700000
    2NPT
    Female2
    NPT
    MaleRMC
    Sealant ChamberNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIB, IIA
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T390000009147T12800000
     
    Accessories for Straights

    Conduit Bodies

    Installed between runs of conduit, bodies have a removable cover for access inside the system. This makes it possible to pull, splice, and change the direction of wire without dismantling the run.
    Hazardous Location Straight (C)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Conduit Bodies, Hazardous Location Straight (C), Threaded Conduit Connection.

    Threaded Conduit

    Connection

    A precision-fit cover seals out gas, dust, and fibers that could cause a fire or explosion if they got inside a conduit system. Add these bodies to straight runs of conduit.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Conduit Connection
     
    Aluminum
    1/2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T510000000
    3/4
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T52000000
    1
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T53000000
     
    Hazardous Location Tee (T)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Conduit Bodies, Hazardous Location Tee (T), Threaded Conduit Connection.

    Threaded Conduit

    Connection

    A precision-fit cover seals out gas, dust, and fibers that could cause a fire or explosion if they got inside a conduit system. These bodies split a run of wire in two directions.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Conduit Connection
     
    Aluminum
    1/2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T710000000
    3/4
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T77000000
    1
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T78000000
     
    Hazardous Location 90° Elbow (LB)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Conduit Bodies, Hazardous Location 90° Elbow (LB), Threaded Conduit Connection.

    Threaded Conduit

    Connection

    A precision-fit cover seals out gas, dust, and fibers that could cause a fire or explosion if they got inside a conduit system. These bodies change the direction of your run.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Conduit
    Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Conduit Connection
     
    Aluminum
    1/2
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T610000000
    3/4
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T62000000
    1
    NPT
    FemaleRMC
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed7862T63000000
     
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