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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 both […]


Mining Cord: Type G Mining Cable

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

One of the most popular mining cords today is Type G.  Standard Type G mining cord is a bare copper cord rated at 2000 volts (2KV).  Type G uses a thermoset insulation, typically EPR, and a thermoset jacket, typically CPE.  In other words, it looks and feels like rubber.
Standard temperature range of a G Cord […]


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 in stranded […]