TWU/TWU75

TWU/TWU75

Electrical Utility and Distribution Building Wire

TWU/TWU75 is a PVC-insulated single-conductor wire used for power and lighting in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It’s safe to install in conduits and other raceways for power, service, feeders, or branch circuits, and is suitable for dry or wet locations.

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Direct
Burial Rated Direct
Burial Rated
600 V Maximum Voltage

TWU/TWU75 is a direct burial rated general-purpose wire primarily used for grounding power and distribution circuits. It may also be used for wiring submersible pumps, in irrigation systems, and as an underground feeder (UF) cable.

This wire has a maximum continuous operating temperature range of -25°C to 75°C in wet or dry locations.

Standard Products

  • Sizes #14 AWG through #8 AWG available
  • Solid or 7-Strand Conductors

KrisTech’s TWU/TWU75 wire meets the following standards and tests, including:

  • ASTM B-1, B-3, B-8, and B-33
  • CSA C22.2 NO. 75
  • UL 1685

  • Conductors – Single conductors are solid or stranded annealed copper, and available in tin-coated or uncoated.
  • Insulation – Conductors are insulated with concentrically applied polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable), and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2,500 feet.

Print Legend – KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX AWG TYPE TWU CABLE 75C 600V TW C(UL) E93745

Wire Paralleling and Cabling

Multiple wire runs on one reel

Colors

Choose from 12 insulation colors

Wire Dyeing

Change the color of your conductor’s PVC insulation

Wire Striping

Add a parallel or twist stripe to any single-conductor insulated wire

Custom Print Legend

Both standard and custom print legends available

Custom Lengths

Cut and ship any length coils or reels

Packaging

Custom product labeling, shipment identification markers, and optional knock-out boxes

Labeling

Custom product identifiers available

Specifications

AWG Standard Number of Strands Insulation Thickness (Mils) Nominal Diameter (Inches) Approx. Shipping Weight(Lbs./1000’) Ampacity @ 75°C*
14 1, 7 60 0.18 / 0.19 26 / 27 20
12 1, 7 60 0.20 / 0.21 36 / 37 25
10 1, 7 60 0.22 / 0.24 50 / 51 35
8 1, 7 80 0.29 / 0.31 81 / 84 50
*Ampacity is from NEC Article 310. Check with local codes authority for guidance with your application.

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