6 AWG XHHW/XHHW-2 DRY & WET LOCATION RATED AA8000 ALUMINUM WIRE FOR UNDERGROUND CONDUIT
Conductor:
Aluminum Conductor
Insulation:
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Rated Voltage:
600V/1000V/2000V
Standard:
UL 44
Dry Locations Temperature Rating:
90°C
Wet Locations Temperature Rating:
90°C
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Description
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Copper Conductor
Solid or Stranded Copper Conductors

Insulation
XLPE Insulation

No. of Conductor
Single Core

Temperature Rating
-40 °C to 90°C
6 AWG XHHW/XHHW-2 Dry & Wet Location Rated AA8000 Aluminum Wire
Our 6 AWG AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire is standard single-conductor North American building wire adopting compact stranded AA8000 series aluminum alloy conductor and high-density cross-linked polyethylene insulation. We supply full-range AA8000 Aluminum XHHW Wire, AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire and dual-rated AA8000 Aluminum XHHW/XHHW-2 Wire, with professional insulation thickness reference charts for conduit fill calculation, installation layout and engineering inspection. This series wire is permanently rated for both dry and wet locations with 90℃ continuous working temperature, featuring excellent UV resistance, soil corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and water resistance. It supports full-site building wiring scenarios including service entrance wiring, underground conduit burial, regular EMT/PVC conduit wiring, feeder circuits, branch circuits and cable tray raceway routing. Manufactured in strict accordance with UL44, NEC and ASTM industry codes, this lightweight AA8000 aluminum wire cuts overall project construction cost compared with copper wire, owns stable electrical conductivity and long anti-aging service life, perfectly matching residential, commercial, municipal and light industrial low-medium power distribution projects.

XHHW wire
XHHW / XHHW-2 wire is primarily used for installation in conduits, cable trays, or other approved raceway systems, and is suitable for power service entrances, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, meeting the installation requirements of relevant electrical codes.

Copper Conductors

Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) 0.6/1kV

XLPE Insulated

UL 44 Standards

Sunlight Resistant

Temperature range -40 °C to 90°C
Advantages
Premium AA8000 aluminum alloy brings lightweight feature and low installation cost; unified insulation thickness fits all 6AWG AA8000 Aluminum XHHW Wire, AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire and AA8000 Aluminum XHHW/XHHW-2 Wire; dual dry & wet location rating expands application scenarios; robust XLPE insulation adapts outdoor service entrance and buried underground conduit long-term use.

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Size (AWG/ kcmil) |
Strands No./OD. (mm)a |
XLPE Insulation Average Thickness (mm) |
Approx. O.D.(mm) |
Max.DC Resistance (20°C,Ω/km) |
Approx. Weight |
| 8 | 7/1.28 | 1.14 | 5.79 | 3.52 | 39.07 |
| 6 | 7/1.62 | 1.14 | 6.69 | 2.21 | 55.60 |
| 4 | 7/2.02 | 1.14 | 7.79 | 1.39 | 80.87 |
| 2 | 7/2.58 | 1.14 | 9.19 | 0.875 | 119.36 |
| 1 | 18/1.82 | 1.40 | 10.49 | 0.693 | 154.03 |
| 1/0 | 18/2.02 | 1.40 | 11.54 | 0.550 | 188.61 |
| 2/0 | 18/2.32 | 1.40 | 12.49 | 0.436 | 230.30 |
| 3/0 | 18/2.58 | 1.40 | 13.64 | 0.346 | 282.87 |
| 4/0 | 18/2.83 | 1.40 | 15.04 | 0.274 | 348.40 |
| 250 | 36/2.22 | 1.65 | 16.67 | 0.232 | 419.95 |
| 300 | 36/2.42 | 1.65 | 17.92 | 0.194 | 493.90 |
| 350 | 36/2.58 | 1.65 | 19.07 | 0.166 | 567.33 |
| 500 | 36/3.10 | 1.65 | 22.07 | 0.116 | 788.01 |
| 600 | 58/2.65 | 2.03 | 24.56 | 0.0967 | 963.32 |
| 750 | 58/2.98 | 2.03 | 27.16 | 0.0774 | 1185.04 |
Certification
Our full 6AWG lineup including AA8000 Aluminum XHHW Wire, AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire and AA8000 Aluminum XHHW/XHHW-2 Wire meets UL44, NEC electrical standards, with qualified insulation size, wet/dry temperature rating and electrical performance for all regulated building wiring jobs.

Heat Resistance
Abrasion Resistant
Oil and Gasoline Resistant
UL Certified


APPLICATIONS
6 AWG AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 wire provides stable power supply for branch circuits, delivering power from panelboards to sockets, lighting equipment and medium-power machinery. Flexible XLPE insulation and multiple color options simplify circuit classification and wiring termination for commercial and residential construction.

Feeder Circuit Wiring
Suitable for medium-load feeder circuit transmission, transferring steady power from outdoor service devices to indoor distribution panels and sub-panels. Its wet-location rated property adapts basement, humid workshop and outdoor feeder wiring environments efficiently.

Conduit Wiring
Smooth stranded conductor plus uniform insulation thickness allows easy pulling through EMT, rigid metal and PVC conduits. Scratch-resistant outer jacket prevents insulation damage during threading, fitting both new building construction and old circuit retrofit wiring projects.

Cable Tray & Raceway Systems
Compatible with open cable trays and enclosed metal raceway systems, durable XLPE insulation withstands daily mechanical friction and ambient environmental damage. Standard insulation size enables orderly cable arrangement for commercial building centralized power distribution layout.

Branch Circuit Wiring
6 AWG AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 wire acts as reliable branch circuit conductor, distributing power from panelboards to lighting systems, wall receptacles and small commercial electrical equipment. Flexible insulation and multi-color outer jackets simplify circuit classification and quick field termination work.
Customer Photos
VAuthentic field installation photos provided by global clients display our 6 AWG AA8000 Aluminum XHHW/XHHW-2 Wire applied in service entrance, underground conduit, indoor conduit and cable tray wiring projects worldwide.

plant equipment
Equipped with full-automatic stranding, insulation extrusion and size testing machines, we precisely control conductor structure, insulation thickness and finished wire specs to guarantee standard size and stable performance for AA8000 Aluminum XHHW Wire and AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire.





Packaging Information
Standard export wooden reels and anti-moisture plastic coil packages are available, with reinforced outer packing to avoid damage during long-distance shipping for underground and service entrance construction projects.

Small Wooden Reel

Large Wooden Reel

Box Packaging
Global Certification
Possess North American UL core certification plus complete global electrical approvals, supporting bulk export of AA8000 Aluminum XHHW/XHHW-2 Wire for international service entrance and underground engineering projects.

UL

SAA

TUV

ISO
What are people saying about us
Global electrical contractors and distributors highly recognize our reliable AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Wire quality, standard insulation specs, versatile XHHW/XHHW-2 dual-rated options and timely bulk order delivery service.


Luis Fernando Pérez - Venezuela - Office Building Project
The wires are of very good quality. The cables need to pass through long pipes and corners, and the cables are very flexible. We also ordered fire-resistant wires, which have been tested by a testing agency and found to be without problems.


Thomas Baker - USA - Factory construction
GERITEL WIRE's engineering team was very professional. They offered suggestions based on our cable requirements, and we found more suitable cable models. Subsequent operation has been stable without any problems.


Ricardo José Herrera - Dominican - Hotel Project
Due to the tight schedule of the hotel project, we had to adjust the usage quantity several times. GERITEL WIRE supplier was very flexible in terms of delivery and packaging, with fast delivery times. The wire reels were clearly labeled, making on-site counting and distribution very convenient.
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