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

    Building Wire

    Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.
    Stranded Wire with Nylon Outer Jacket and PVC Inner Insulation
    Image of Product. TFFN, THHN/THWN, and THHN/THWN-2 Stranded. Front orientation. Building Wire. Building Wire, Nylon Outer Jacket, Stranded Wire.

    TFFN, THHN/THWN, and THHN/THWN-2

    Stranded

    Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners.
    Wire with a nylon outer jacket resists oil and water.
    TFFN Cable—TFFN wire is also known as fixture wire. It’s for use in dry locations.
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    600V AC/600V DC
    18
    		16/30
    		6 amp @ 86° F0.09"-10 to 190TFFN
    		UL Listed
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White50, 100, 2507715T11000005007715T51000000
    16
    		26/30
    		8 amp @ 86° F0.1"-10 to 190TFFN
    		UL Listed
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White50, 100, 2507715T1200005007715T5200000
     
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