Southwire 22970801 Thhn Thwn 12 Awg 20 Amp 500 Ft Wire

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 22970801 is a THHN/THWN-rated building wire designed for general-purpose electrical installations in commercial and residential construction. This 12 AWG stranded copper conductor carries a 20-amp rating at 600 volts and comes in a 500-foot spool. The wire features thermoplastic insulation with a nylon jacket in orange, providing resistance to abrasion, heat, moisture, oil, and gasoline. With 19 strands, the flexible stranded core pulls through conduit more easily than solid wire, making it a standard choice for branch circuit rough-in work.

This wire is suited for use in dry, damp, and wet locations where THHN or THWN conductor types are specified. Common applications include branch circuit wiring in conduit for residential, commercial, and light industrial projects. The orange jacket color aids in circuit identification during installation and future service work. It is appropriate for use in metallic or non-metallic conduit systems where a single-conductor, 12 AWG solution is required by the circuit design.

Key Features

• THHN/THWN dual-rated for use in both dry and wet locations
• 12 AWG stranded copper with 19 strands for flexible conduit pulls
• 20-amp, 600-volt rating suitable for standard 20-amp branch circuits
• Orange nylon jacket for circuit identification and added abrasion resistance
• Thermoplastic insulation rated to 194 degrees F maximum operating temperature
• Meets ASTM specifications, CSA, UL 83, UL 1063 (MTW), RoHS, and Federal Specification A-A-59544

Compatibility

Designed for use as a single-conductor building wire in conduit systems requiring THHN or THWN-rated 12 AWG copper wire per NEC branch circuit specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes. De-energize and lock out the circuit or panel before making any connections. This wire is intended for use in conduit and should not be installed as open wiring or in direct burial applications without a conduit rated for that environment. Verify conduit fill calculations per NEC Chapter 9 before pulling multiple conductors.