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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
     
    MC, XHHW-2 Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Building Cable. Armored Building Cable , XHHW-2 Cable.
    Cable with XHHW-2 wire has a PVC outer jacket over the aluminum armor. You can use it in wet environments where liquid might drip and splash on it. It can also be used for direct burial without a conduit.
    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
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    600V AC/600V DC
    14
    314/3
    15 amp @ 86° F0.64"Aluminum, PVC
    Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    UL 15696730T31000000000000000000000000000000000
    12
    312/3
    20 amp @ 86° F0.65"Aluminum, PVC
    Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    UL 15696730T320000000000000000000000
    12
    412/4
    20 amp @ 86° F0.68"Aluminum, PVC
    Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    UL 15696730T330000000000000000000000000000
    10
    310/3
    30 amp @ 86° F0.7"Aluminum, PVC
    Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    UL 15696730T3400000000000000000000000000000
    10
    410/4
    30 amp @ 86° F0.74"Aluminum, PVC
    Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    UL 15696730T3500000000000000000000000000000
     
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