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Re: THHN





Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: "Brian H Le Page" <brian-at-oneau-dot-com>
>
> All
>
> I sometimes come across references to THHN wire.  Can someone tell me what
> this is please?
>
> Dr B.
> Brian H Le Page, Ph.D, Fleet, England
> 'Scientific progress goes boink', Bill Watterson, 1991



its a code for the wire insulation qualities

THHN     TH = thermoplastic isulation      H= hi heat resistance  ( 90degrees
centigrade)   N = nylon outer sheath


THWN    TH = thermoplastic insulation  ( standard 75 degrees cent. )  W =
water resistant      N = nylon outer sheath


Scot D