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4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V

4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V

4.9(92 ratings)

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Our take on the 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V

This is 4 AWG aluminum building wire with PVC insulation and a nylon jacket, rated 600V and listed for dry and wet locations up to 90°C. Its allowable ampacity at 90°C is 75 amps, which is the headline number for sizing feeders and subpanels. Aluminum is lighter and easier to pull than copper, but it needs terminals rated for aluminum and proper torque to avoid loose connections. It suits feeder runs, subpanels and service work where aluminum is accepted; copper remains the choice where the code or the device calls for it.

Best forFeeder and subpanel runsWet or dry conduit installationsContractors pulling long runs where weight mattersService entrance work where aluminum is permitted
Pros
  • 75 amp allowable ampacity at 90°C
  • THHN/THWN-2 dual rating for dry and wet locations
  • 600V rating covers most building distribution
  • Nylon jacket over PVC adds abrasion resistance
  • Lighter and easier to pull than equivalent copper
Cons
  • Needs aluminum-rated terminals and connectors
  • Requires correct torque; loose terminations cause problems
  • Lower conductivity than copper, so it needs a larger size for the same load
  • Not accepted everywhere copper is required

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What reviewers say

  • 4.9 / 592 ratings

Buyers rate it highly, with 92 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. The few complaints center on terminations and handling rather than the wire itself.

What people mention
  • AmpacityPraisedBuyers rely on the 75 amp 90°C rating for feeder and subpanel sizing.
  • TerminationsMixedOwners note it must go on aluminum-rated lugs and be torqued properly.
  • HandlingMixedSome find the aluminum stiffer and harder to bend than copper.
  • Value vs copperPraisedReviewers say it does the same job as copper for less.

About the 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V

This is 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 building wire with a compact AA-8000 series aluminum conductor. It has PVC insulation and a clear nylon jacket, and it is rated for 600V.

The conductor is bare, Class B stranded per ASTM. The PVC insulation resists abrasion, heat, moisture, oil, and acid and alkaline substances. The nylon jacket resists abrasion, heat, sunlight, and moisture, and has a low coefficient of friction.

It is used for power distribution in wet and dry locations, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Ampacity at 90°C is 75 amps.

Wire size
4 AWG
Conductor
Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum, Class B stranded per ASTM
Stranding
7
Insulation
PVC
Jacket
Clear nylon
Voltage rating
600V
Ampacity
75 amps at 90°C
Conductor diameter
0.213 in
Insulation thickness
0.045 in
Jacket thickness
0.006 in
Outer diameter
0.305 in
Weight
68 lb per 1,000 ft
Colors
Black, red, blue, white, brown, orange, yellow, gray, purple, green
Standards
UL 83, UL 1685, CUL, CSA C22.2 No. 75, National Electrical Code requirements, NEMA WC-70, ASTM B 800, B 801 and B836, Federal Specification AA-59544

Questions and answers

What is the ampacity of 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 aluminum?
75 amps at 90°C, per the manufacturer's rating. Derating and terminal ratings still apply.
Can it be used outdoors or in wet locations?
Yes. The THWN-2 rating covers wet locations, and the wire is rated to 90°C ambient.
Does it work with standard breakers and lugs?
Only with terminals and connectors listed for aluminum. Copper-only lugs are not acceptable.
Is 4 AWG aluminum the same as 4 AWG copper?
No. Aluminum carries less current, so a larger aluminum size is needed to match a copper ampacity.
What voltage is it rated for?
600V, which covers typical residential and commercial building distribution.
Where is the 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V cheapest?
At NassauNationalCable, for $1.68, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the 4 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Aluminum Building Wire PVC Insulation Nylon Jacket 600V?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings.

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