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What is NMWU Non-Metallic Wet Underground (Direct Burial Wire)?

NMWU Non-Metallic Wet Underground (Direct Burial Wire)

 CSA C22.2 No. 48 Certified NMWU Non-Metallic Sheathed Cables - Underground Feeder & Branch Circuit Cable

APPLICATIONS:

  • For exposed or concealed wiring in dry, damp, or wet locations, and in Category 1 and 2 locations, like barns and stables, where not exposed to mechanical injury.
  • For exposed wiring where subject to the weather.
  • For direct earth burial with protection, in accordance with C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code Part I.

NMWU SPECIFICATIONS / CONSTRUCTION:

  • 300 VOLTS / -40 ºC MIN, 60 ºC MAX
  • CSA-NWMU cables are available as two- or three-conductor cables with a bare grounding conductor.  14AWG to 10 AWG solid and 8 AWG to 4 AWG stranded.
  • Manufactured using annealed (soft) copper conductors and compressed standing for stranded conductors.
  • Has heat-resistant thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) / Nylon insulation for the phase conductors with sunlight, moisture, and fungus resistance.
  • Black PVC jacket for sunlight and overall protection
  • Conductors are white and black (for 2 conductor cables)
  • Conductors are white, black, and red (for 3 conductor cables)
  • Flame Rated: FT1

CODES / STANDARDS:

The cables meet or exceed the following requirements:
  • CSA-NWMU
  • ASTM
  • Canadian Electrical Code 1
  • CSA FT1 Flame Test Rating
  • CSA C22.2 No. 48 (non-metallic sheathed cable)

INSTALLATION - CSA-NMWU-COPPER:

  • The maximum allowable conductor temperature is 60°C. The minimum recommended installation temperature is -40°C for two-conductor cables (sizes AWG 14 to AWG 6) and -25°C for all other sizes.
  • For three conductor cables the minimum recommended installation temperature is -10°C (with suitable handling procedures).
  • Material should be properly stored above 0°C for 24 hours prior to installation.
  • The maximum voltage rating for all intended applications is 300 volts.
  • Always verify that the product and installation is in full compliance with all applicable national and local electrical and building codes.

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