Questions and Answers for Southwire 100 ft. 12 Black Stranded CU THHN Wire

A:  No way, it would melt

A:  No. It can't be due to fact this wire is only rated for 120V at 20 amps. Welding machines take a bit more amperage and depending on what model of machine that you have as well. You can look at at the name plate and look at what is the recommended for that that model. Hope this helps.

A:  No, it’s far too thin and only carries 20amps. 

A:  This is not speaker wire. This is for electricity.

A:  No. You would need actual speaker wire for speakers (i.e. don't use regular wire like this). Home Depot sells speaker wire and it's a lot less expensive than regular wire.

A:  Soft if you mean flexible. The wire is very flexible compared to solid strand.

A:  This is stranded wire. It is much more flexible than solid wire.

A:  Yes. It's stranded which means it's not solid...so in that sense it's "soft"! I assume by "soft" you mean flexible, which this wire is.

A:  No clue what THWN means or what wet/dry means in this context. I’ve used it before, I’ll use it again. And I’ll stay far away from water or humidity of any kind.

A:  No...its water RESISTANT and not WATER PROOF...

A:  Yes, this wire is made from stranded copper with flame-retardant PVC insulation and nylon jacket.

A:  This spool weighs approximately 12 pounds.

A:  This is red stranded THHN.

A:  This is dual rated THWN

A:  Depends on the size wire you are wanting to purchase. Our THHN is marked as THWN-2 in sizes 8 AWG and larger or marked as THWN in sizes 14, 12, and 10 AWG. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.

A:  152.4 meters

A:  Approximately 152.4 meters. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.

A:  152.4 meters is 500 feet

A:  152.4 meters. Try google next time!

A:  1 foot = 0.3048 meters. 500 feet = 152.4 meters

A:  152.5 meters

A:  Yes, this can be done when properly identifying the 2nd neutral. If these circuits are in conduit, you will need to make sure they don't exceed the maximum conduit fill. The above advice is based upon the current edition of the National Electric Code (NEC). Free access to the latest version of the NEC is available online at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. The NEC and local building codes regulate the types of wire and cable that can be used in specific electrical applications, as well as the manner of installation. Check your local building codes before you start any wiring and cable electrical project and be sure to obtain required permits. When your work is complete, always have it inspected for compliance with local codes to ensure that it has been safely installed.