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    Harsh-Environment Power Cable

    Transmit power in dirty, corrosive environments such as offshore rigs and ships. This cable is strong enough to resist crushing forces from heavy equipment. Its CPE jacket and tin-plated copper conductors maintain power in areas exposed to chemicals, oil, and salt water. It meets UL 1309 for high-performance marine cables, yet works just as well on land.
    Bronze Armor—A layer of bronze armor between the two outer jackets boosts resistance to abrasion, impact, and crushing.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Harsh-Environment Power Cable, Type P Cable.
    Type P Cable
    16/3
    		18 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K160000000000
    16/4
    		14 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K2100000000
    14/3
    		20 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K1700000000
    14/4
    		16 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K2200000000
    12/3
    		25 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K1800000000
    12/4
    		20 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K2300000000
    10/3
    		35 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K1900000000
    10/4
    		28 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K2400000000
    8/4
    		40 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K2500000000
    6/4
    		52 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K260000000000
    4/4
    		68 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 25, 508248K270000000000
    2/4
    		92 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 25, 508248K280000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Harsh-Environment Power Cable, Type P Cable with Bronze Armor.
    Type P Cable with Bronze Armor
    16/3
    		18 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K4600000000
    16/4
    		14 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K5100000000
    14/3
    		20 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K4700000000
    14/4
    		16 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K5200000000
    12/3
    		25 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K4800000000
    12/4
    		20 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K5300000000
    10/3
    		35 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K49000000000
    10/4
    		28 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K540000000000
    8/4
    		40 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1008248K550000000000
    6/4
    		52 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 25, 508248K560000000000
    4/4
    		68 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 25, 508248K570000000000
    2/4
    		92 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 25, 508248K580000000000
     

    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.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire
    6
    		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
     
    2,000V AC
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Lead Wire. Outdoor Lead Wire, 2,000V AC.
    DLO Cable—DLO wire carries higher voltages than SC wire, making it the better choice for heavy duty applications. Use it to run power to motors, cranes, and other equipment in shipyards, mines, and oil- and gas-drilling rigs. Also known as diesel locomotive cable, this wire was originally designed to wire trains. An outer layer of chlorinated polyethylene plastic (CPE) gives it increased resistance to chemicals, heat, and flames. It’s also rated RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations.
    UL 2556 FT4—All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 wire is mounted to a vertical tray during testing.
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
    12
    		Not Rated0.21"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T24000000000000000000000000
    10
    		Not Rated0.27"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T25000000000000000000000
    8
    		55 amp @ 86° F0.33"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T260000000000000000000000
    6
    		75 amp @ 86° F0.37"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T270000000000000000000000
    4
    		95 amp @ 86° F0.44"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T2800000000000000000000000
    2
    		130 amp @ 86° F0.5"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T2900000000000000000000000
    1/0
    		170 amp @ 86° F0.65"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T31000000000000000000000000
    2/0
    		195 amp @ 86° F0.69"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T32000000000000000000000000
    4/0
    		260 amp @ 86° F0.82"190CPEEPDM
    		BlackDLO, RHW-2MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		UL 2556 FT4
    		6584T3300000000000000000000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable, Shielded.

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Pull this cable over rough surfaces without damage. The thick polyurethane jacket protects the wires inside and resists wear. It also stands up to moisture, oil, and chemicals.
    Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @ Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    24/2
    		2.3 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K220000000000
    22/2
    		3.4 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K2100000000
    20/2
    		5.6 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K2300000000
    18/2
    		7.9 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K1100000000
    18/4
    		6.3 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K1300000000
    18/6
    		6.3 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K15000000000
    18/15
    		3.9 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K170000000000
    16/2
    		11.3 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K2400000000
     
    Shielded
    22/6
    		2.7 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K1900000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Battery Wire

    Connect batteries in generators, forklifts, and other vehicles in corrosive environments. Also known as marine wire, this copper wire is tin plated to resist corrosion from salt water, battery acid, and oil. Designed for boats, it's a good choice for use outdoors. The PVC outer jacket stands up to fuel and oil. Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
    Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Wire. Corrosion-Resistant Battery Wire.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    600V AC
    8
    		133/29
    		Not Rated0.16"0 to 220Red6444N11—00000000000000
    8
    		133/29
    		Not Rated0.26"0 to 220Black6444N12—000000000000
    6
    		133/27
    		Not Rated0.32"0 to 220Red6444N21000000000000000000
    6
    		266/27Not Rated0.32"0 to 220Black6444N2200000000000000000
    4
    		133/25
    		Not Rated0.36"0 to 220Red6444N31000000000000000000
    4
    		420/25Not Rated0.37"0 to 220Black6444N32000000000000000000
    2
    		665/30Not Rated0.43"0 to 220Red6444N41000000000000000000
    2
    		665/30Not Rated0.47"0 to 220Black6444N42000000000000000000
     

    Irrigation Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Irrigation Cable.
    This wire is often used for sprinkler systems.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Inner Insulation Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    Solid Wire with Polyethylene Outer Jacket
     
    30V AC/30V DC
    18
    		218/2
    		0.2"BlackPolypropylene
    		Red, White0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T11000000000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		318/3
    		0.21"BlackPolypropylene
    		Green, Red, White0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T1200000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		418/4
    		0.23"BlackPolypropylene
    		Blue, Green, Red, White0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T1300000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		518/5
    		0.25"BlackPolypropylene
    		Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T1400000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		618/6
    		0.27"BlackPolypropylene
    		Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T1500000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		718/7
    		0.27"BlackPolypropylene
    		Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T1600000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		818/8
    		0.29"BlackPolypropylene
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T17000000000000000000000000000000000
    18
    		918/9
    		0.31"BlackPolypropylene
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T18000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Pendant Cable

    Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.
    Stranded Wire with Three Uninsulated Ground Wires
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Cable. Stranded Wire with Three Uninsulated Ground Wires.
    Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments. The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.
    PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
    12
    		312/3
    		25 amp @ 86° F0.42"GrayPVC
    		Black, Red, White-40 to 140UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507128K110000000000
    10
    		310/3
    		30 amp @ 86° F0.47"GrayPVC
    		Black, Red, White-40 to 140UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507128K1300000000
    8
    		38/3
    		40 amp @ 86° F0.63"GrayPVC
    		Black, Red, White-40 to 140UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1007128K1500000000
     

    Submersible Pump Cable

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Submersible Pump Cable.
    Supply power to submersible pumps in water or oil wells. The TPE insulation holds up to moisture, chemicals, oil, and UV light, so this cable can be used outdoors. Also known as twisted pump cable, it can be used in grounded or ungrounded water well cable systems. The insulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire with TPE Outer Jacket
     
    600V AC
    12
    		312/3
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.46"Black, Green, Red, Yellow-55 to 140Insulated Ground WireTHWUL Listed
    		UL 836237N2200000000000000000000000000
    10
    		310/3
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.51"Black, Green, Red, Yellow-55 to 140Insulated Ground WireTHWUL Listed
    		UL 836237N2300000000000000000000000
     
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