6 minutes to know advantages and common problems of THHN wire

Many projects after laying cable thhn suddenly found that there seems to be something wrong, always want to disassemble the previous one and start again, but considering the huge amount of engineering and reluctant to give up, so many persons choose to settle a lot, what is the situation that leads to this?  In fact, buyers have not been able to fully understand the advantages of THHN nylon coated wire, the following is the 6 minutes guide to know the advantages of cable or wire thhn and some common problems of thhn wire, definitely will help your procurement more smooth.  

The Advantages of THHN Wire

If your building project you are purchasing for needs wires that are strong and can handle heat easily, THHN wire is the right choice for you. However, there are many other advantages to using this type of thhn wire:  

1. Handle High Voltage 

THHN cables can withstand voltages up to 750 VOLTS.  Its copper conductors allow it to handle such high voltages with no problem.  

2. Used in Both Wet And Dry Environment

Most THHN wires can now be used in wet and dry conditions thanks to the existence of the double rating, which allows you to be independent of their installation environment.  

3. Durability 

Robustness and stability make it resistant to the possibility of damage and wear.  

4. Affordability 

THHN is a very economical and efficient choice for building wire. You usually just need to search the Internet to find more reliable thhn wire manufacturer or supplier. What's more the manufacturer and suppliers in China has been improving the ability to supply thhn wire or thwn wire with more excellent quality, the buyers and purchasers can find the appropriate and more reliable manufacturer supplier easily   

5. It Can Save Your Energy and Time 

The flexible nylon coating makes cable or wire THHN very easy to operate and install.  

6.Simple Applications 

THHN wires are color-coded, making them very easy to install.  

7.There Are Different Sizes.  

One of the biggest advantages of this kind of building wire may be that it comes in a variety of sizes.  You are sure to find the perfect size including 4 awg, 6 awg, 10awg, 12awga, 14 awg that best fits your project needs, among the cable thhn 14 awg is the most common used and purchased by the purchasers and buyers. 

Common problems with THHN Wire  

1. Does THHN have to be used in the pipe?  

Yes, the cable THHN must be placed in some speical pipe. It cannot be installed in any building without plumbing, otherwise the nylon jacket easy to be hurt, what's more the inside of pipe must be smooth without any parts maybe cause the scratch.  

2. Can THHN wire be used outdoors?  

THHN wire is suitable for both outdoor and indoor use, usually used in outdoor is more common compared to the indoor.  

3. Can the cable THHN be buried?  

If used in pipes, it can be placed underground. However, it cannot be used for direct burial alone, of course now there also are the thhn wires could be buried directly, but the price is highly.  

4. How deeply should the PVC pipe be buried?  

This is only regulated in the United States and if it is in the United States, according to the National Electrical Code, nylon coated thhn wire must be buried 18 inches in a rigid nonmetallic conduit. At this depth, any wires in the conduit, including PVC nylon sheathe thhn wires, will not be disconnected or disturbed by normal digging.  

Conclusion:  Nylon sheathed THHN wire has high strength heat resistance and various wear resistance and advantages convenient for application, but it still has a relatively small number of common problems, for this case, I believe that we already knew how to use the nylon sheathed thhn wire better. Of course only like this we can avoid the situation we referred above again.  

Above we summarized for purchasers and buyers so much about nylon coated THHN wire including the advantages and the common problems of nylon sheathed thhn wire. At the same time, if you still want to know more information about THHN wire or other common used wire or cable, contact us is the easiest way. 

As a TOP3 quality wire and cable manufacturer and supplier in China, JZD Cable has been providing all kinds of THHN wire and other wire to the wholesalers, project contractors and traders in 19 countries including Australia, The Philippines and Israel and so on.

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