General Description
From the service entrance terminals to a building, through the various circuits that provide the electricity required in the Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Rural building. Type THHN/THWN copper wires is insulated with PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Nylon Jacketed, rated 600V, is Flame retardant, Moisture Resistant and listed for use at 90°C maximum copper conductor temperature in dry location and 75°C in wet location. Manufactured under standard set forth by the National Electrical Code, Philippine Electrical Code and Underwriter’s Laboratories, primarily designed for permanent installation, for light, heat, and power.
Typical Application
Wiring for all types of structures including Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Rural Building
Specifications
Manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of:
- PNS35:2004 – Electric Wires and Cables – PVC Insulated
- UL83 – Thermoplastic & Insulated Wire ( Type THHN/THWN )
Technical Data of Type THHN/THWN Building Wires
| SIZE | CONSTRUCTION | APPROX. OD in mm | AMPACITY IN AMPERES |
| 1.6 mm | SOLID | 2.65 | 25 |
| 2.0 mm | SOLID | 3.05 | 30 |
| 2.6 mm | SOLID | 3.90 | 40 |
| 3.2 mm | SOLID | 5.15 | 50 |
| 2.0 sq. mm | 7 X 0.60 mm | 2.85 | 25 |
| 3.5 sq. mm | 7 X 0.80 mm | 3.45 | 30 |
| 5.5 sq. mm | 7 X 1.00 mm | 4.30 | 40 |
| 8.0 sq. mm | 7 X 1.20 mm | 5.55 | 50 |
| 14 sq. mm | 7 X 1.60 mm | 6.75 | 70 |
| 22 sq. mm | 7 X 2.00 mm | 8.45 | 90 |
| 30 sq. mm | 7 X 2.30 mm | 9.35 | 115 |
| 38 sq. mm | 19 X `1.6 mm | 11.00 | 130 |
| 50 sq. mm | 19 X 1.8 mm | 12.00 | 150 |
| 60 sq. mm | 19 X 2.0 mm | 13.00 | 170 |
| 80 sq. mm | 19 X 2.3 mm | 14.50 | 205 |
| 100 sq. mm | 19 X 2.6 mm | 16.00 | 225 |
| 125 sq. mm | 37 X 2.1 mm | 18.25 | 265 |
| 150 sq. mm | 37 X 2.3 mm | 19.65 | 295 |
| 200 sq. mm | 37 X 2.6 mm | 21.75 | 355 |
| 250 sq. mm | 61 X 2.3 mm | 24.25 | 400 |
| 325 sq. mm | 61 X 2.6 mm | 27.50 | 470 |
| 400 sq. mm | 61 X 2.9 mm | 30.20 | 515 |
| 500 sq. mm | 61 X 3.2 mm | 32.90 | 580 |