augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Sep 28, 2012 #1 When using THWN in a wet location, can you use the 90? rating for derating purposes as long as you don't exceed the 75? rating with the final load ?
When using THWN in a wet location, can you use the 90? rating for derating purposes as long as you don't exceed the 75? rating with the final load ?
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Sep 28, 2012 #2 I would say no. I know it is usually dual rated as THHN, but I cannot see that as applicable for a wet location.
I would say no. I know it is usually dual rated as THHN, but I cannot see that as applicable for a wet location.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Sep 28, 2012 #3 It would need to be THWN-2 for a 90 degree conductor in a wet location.
kwired Electron manager Location NE Nebraska Occupation EC Sep 28, 2012 #4 infinity said: It would need to be THWN-2 for a 90 degree conductor in a wet location. Click to expand... I will second that response. Most of the THWN you are likely to find will have the -2 AFAIK.
infinity said: It would need to be THWN-2 for a 90 degree conductor in a wet location. Click to expand... I will second that response. Most of the THWN you are likely to find will have the -2 AFAIK.