XHHW Building Wire, 3/0 AWG Aluminum, Black, Cut Reel
This XHHW-2 building wire features a 3/0 AWG aluminum stranded conductor with cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation and a PVC jacket. Rated for 600V service in conduit or recognized raceways for wet or dry locations. Compliant with UL Standard 44, Federal Specification A-A-59544, NEC, and ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70). Sold as a cut reel.
Key Features
- 3/0 AWG aluminum stranded conductor
- XLP (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation — abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant
- PVC jacket
- Rated for wet or dry locations up to 90°C
- 600 Volt rating
- Black jacket color
- Not rated for direct burial
Applications
Used for conduit or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring in general purpose applications. The aluminum conductor provides a cost-effective alternative to copper for high-ampacity feeder runs in commercial and industrial service entrances.
Specifications
- Wire Type: XHHW-2
- Conductor Size: 3/0 AWG
- Conductor Type: Stranded
- Conductor Material: Aluminum
- Insulation: XLP (cross-linked polyethylene)
- Jacket: PVC
- Color: Black
- Voltage Rating: 600V
- Temperature Rating: 90°C (wet or dry)
- Direct Burial: Not rated
- Standards: UL Standard 44, Federal Specification A-A-59544, NEC, ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70)
- Packaging: Cut reel
- UPC: 98022061615



