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    Building Wire: Copper XLP USE Building Wire

    Monday, August 3rd, 2009

    XLP USE is a cross-linked polyethylene insulated single conductor stranded or solid bare copper wire. It is similar to XHHW building wire except this product is rated for direct burial applications. This product is also referred to as RHH/RHW meaning it meets the UL standard 854 for service entrance cable. XLP USE is rated for [...]


    XHHW: Understanding XHHW Wire

    Sunday, February 1st, 2009

    The initials, or acronym, for XHHW stand for Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire. This XHHW is the designation for a specific insulating material for electrical building wire and cable. The term XHHW also designates the temperature rating as well as the conditions that the cable can be used under.   XHHW insulated wires [...]


    THHN: Understanding THHN Wire

    Friday, February 15th, 2008

    Building wire is generally used to carry electrical current to all external uses of power in a building or dwelling. This product is utilized in the construction of almost every industrial, residential and commercial building. The most popular type is THHN building wire. THHN Wire stands for Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon coated. THHN can come [...]