Bare Copper bare2solsdmr 2 Awg Solid Copper Wire 125 Ft

Product Description

The BARE COPPER bare2solsdmr is a 2 AWG solid soft drawn annealed bare copper grounding and bonding wire supplied on a 125-foot spool. Solid stranding means a single continuous conductor with no strand gaps, which is preferred in grounding electrode systems and direct-burial bonding applications where mechanical stability matters. At 225 amps rated current capacity, this conductor handles the demands of service entrance grounding, equipment bonding, and electrical panel grounding connections. The outer diameter measures 257.6 mils, and the spool weighs approximately 25.1 pounds based on the manufacturer-stated weight of 200.9 pounds per 1,000 feet. Electricians and utility contractors install this conductor in both indoor and outdoor environments where a jacketed insulating layer is not required or permitted.

This bare copper conductor is suited for residential, commercial, and light industrial grounding and bonding work. Typical applications include grounding electrode conductors run to ground rods or water pipe electrodes, equipment grounding in conduit systems where bare conductors are code-permissible, pool and spa bonding grids, lightning protection grounding runs, and transformer neutral-to-ground bonds. The 125-foot spool length is practical for single-service residential jobs or segment pulls in larger commercial installations without excessive leftover material. Soft drawn annealing gives the conductor enough flexibility to pull through conduit bends and around structural obstacles without work-hardening or cracking.

Key Features

• 2 AWG solid stranding for rigid, stable grounding electrode conductor applications
• 225 amp current capacity suitable for residential and light commercial service grounding
• Soft drawn annealed copper for improved flexibility compared to hard-drawn wire
• Bare conductor construction meets requirements where insulation is not needed or permitted
• 125-foot spool quantity sized for single-service installations
• Outer diameter of 257.6 mils for standard conduit and connector compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose bare copper grounding and bonding conductor compatible with standard 2 AWG mechanical lug connectors, grounding clamps, and compression terminals rated for solid bare copper conductors.

Installation Notes

Installation of grounding electrode conductors and bonding conductors must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for conductor sizing, routing, and termination. A licensed electrician should perform or inspect all service grounding and bonding work. De-energize all affected circuits and verify absence of voltage before making or disturbing grounding connections. Use only connectors and clamps rated for solid bare copper at the 2 AWG conductor size to ensure a reliable low-impedance bond.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Material: Soft Drawn Annealed Bare Copper
• Conductor Size: 2 AWG
• Current Rating: 225 amps
• Stranding: Solid
• Outer Diameter: 257.6 mils
• Spool Length: 125 feet
• Weight per 1,000 Feet: 200.9 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: BARE COPPER
• Manufacturer Part Number: bare2solsdmr