XHHW-2 Building Wire — 400 MCM Copper, Brown, 2500 ft.
This XHHW-2 rated building wire features a 400 MCM copper conductor with a brown thermoplastic insulation jacket on a 2500-foot reel. The XHHW-2 designation indicates suitability for use in both wet and dry locations with a 90°C temperature rating, making it one of the most versatile and widely specified building wires for commercial and industrial power distribution.
Key Features
- 400 MCM copper conductor for high-ampacity power distribution applications
- XHHW-2 insulation rated for wet and dry locations
- Brown jacket color for phase identification per NEC color coding conventions
- 2500-foot reel for large project installations
- Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or XHHW-2 thermoplastic insulation for 90°C wet/dry rating
Specifications
- Type: XHHW-2
- Conductor Size: 400 MCM
- Conductor Material: Copper
- Color: Brown
- Reel Length: 2500 ft.
Applications
Used for commercial and industrial power feeders, branch circuits, and service entrances where high-ampacity conductors are required. Suitable for installation in conduit, raceways, and other NEC-approved wiring methods in wet or dry locations.





