XHHW-2 500 MCM Stranded Copper Building Wire — 2500 ft. Reel
This XHHW-2 building wire features a 500 MCM bare copper stranded conductor with black cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Packaged on a 2500 ft. reel, it is suited for large conduit runs in service entrance, feeder, and branch circuit wiring applications.
Key Specifications
- Wire Type: XHHW-2
- Conductor Size: 500 MCM
- Conductor: Bare Copper, Stranded
- Color: Black
- Reel Length: 2500 ft.
- Temperature Rating: 90°C (wet or dry)
- Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Standards & Compliance
- UL Listed
- RoHS Compliant
Features
- Suitable for conduit or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring
- Rated for wet or dry locations up to 90°C
- Not rated for direct burial
- Abrasion, moisture, and heat-resistant black cross-linked polyethylene insulation
- High voltage tolerance suitable for large feeder and service entrance applications
Applications
Designed for use in conduit or recognized raceways for service entrance conductors, feeder circuits, and large branch circuit wiring in commercial and industrial buildings. The 500 MCM size is commonly used for high-ampacity feeders and service entrance applications.



