What is AWM wire type?

What is AWM wire type?

Appliance Wiring Material
Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) consists of stranded, soft annealed copper conductors insulated with Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Constructions may be solid or stranded and are available in 1000 V (1kV) ratings. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) listed AWM-IA (Class I Group A) and TEW products are 600 V FT-1 rated.

Are Thhn and THWN the same?

THHN stands for Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated. THWN wire is the same, but the “W” stands for water-resistant. The main difference between these two standards is their maximum temperature in wet locations. However, most of these wires, so you can use THHN and THWN interchangeably.

Is Romex a Thhn?

Romex wire is made out of two or three THHN wires combined with a grounding bare copper wire. Like the THHN wires, Romex wire can’t be used outside because of its minimal PVC jacket protection.

What is #2 Thhn rated for?

Type THHN-THWN-2 is permitted for new construction or rewiring for 600-volt applications. Applications requiring Type THHN or THWN-2, the conductor is appropriate for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C in oil or coolants.

What does AWM stand for in electrical wiring?

AWM stands for “appliance wiring material.” It falls under UL Standard 758 and is a UL Recognized Component used in the manufacture of UL Listed and UL Classified products.

Where can I find ul AWM wiring material?

UL has a useful tool available on its iQ™ website ( iq.ul.com/awm) that allows a user to access information about AWM wires. A parametric search is one of the most helpful features when looking for a wire that meets specific application requirements.

How is AWM classified by Underwriters Laboratories ( UL )?

Underwriters Laboratories categorizes appliance wiring material (AWM) as a Recognized Component used in Listed or Classified products. The final acceptance of the wire is determined by UL during the investigation of the listed product.

What kind of conductors are used for AWM and Tew?

MTW/AWM/TEW conductors are stranded, soft-annealed copper. The conductors are then insulated with a tough polyvinyl chloride (PVC), making the wire heat, moisture, and oil-resistant. Ask your rep about our value added services.