Bare Copper bare8str7sd500r 8 Awg Copper Wire 500 Ft

Product Description

The BARE COPPER bare8str7sd500r is a 500-foot reel of 8 AWG, 7-strand soft drawn bare copper wire used for grounding, bonding, and general electrical distribution work. Soft drawn stranding provides flexibility during pull-through and termination, making it easier to route in conduit runs and junction box connections. At 0.146 inches outer diameter and 51 pounds per 1,000 feet, this conductor is well-suited for applications where a reliable, uninsulated copper ground path is required. Licensed electricians and electrical contractors are the primary installers of this product type.

This bare copper wire is used in residential and commercial electrical installations where NEC-compliant grounding and bonding conductors are required. Common applications include equipment grounding conductors, grounding electrode conductors, bonding jumpers, and utility service entrance work. The 500-foot reel format supports larger job sites and reduces mid-run splices in extended conduit runs. It is appropriate for use in conduit, cable trays, or direct burial where local code permits bare copper conductors.

Key Features

• 8 AWG conductor size suitable for equipment grounding and bonding applications
• 7-strand construction improves flexibility and pull-through performance compared to solid wire
• Soft drawn copper for easier bending, termination, and conduit routing
• 500-foot reel reduces material waste and mid-run splices on larger installations
• 0.146 inch outer diameter for straightforward conduit fill calculations

Compatibility

Designed as a standard bare copper grounding and bonding conductor for use in NEC-compliant residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical installations where 8 AWG uninsulated copper wire is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC articles governing grounding and bonding conductors. De-energize all circuits and verify absence of voltage before making connections. Use listed connectors, lugs, or mechanical set-screw terminals rated for bare copper conductors. Verify local code requirements for allowable installation methods, including conduit, cable tray, or direct burial use.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Material: Copper
• Conductor Size: 8 AWG
• Stranding: 7 Strand
• Draw Type: Soft Drawn
• Outer Diameter: 0.146 inches
• Length: 500 feet
• Weight: 51 pounds per 1,000 feet

Standard Information

• Brand: BARE COPPER
• Manufacturer Part Number: bare8str7sd500r