10 RW90 Copper · 600 V XLPE Insulation · Blue Stranded

What this product is for

This RW90 copper building wire is used for 600 V branch circuit and service entrance wiring in commercial and industrial installations. It is intended for raceways, ceiling fixtures, and open wiring exposed to weather where the installation method and local code permit.

Use for

Use for feeders and branch circuits that require 10 AWG copper conductors, colour identification, and 90 deg C XLPE insulation. Common applications include control wiring runs, equipment feeds, and panel-to-load wiring in conduit.

Avoid for

Avoid using this wire where a cable assembly is required instead of a single conductor, or where the wiring method is not approved for RW90 conductors. Confirm conductor count, conduit fill, ampacity correction, and termination temperature limits before ordering.

Best for

Best for electricians and contractors who need a 300 m (approximately 1000 ft) spool of blue #10 AWG stranded copper RW90 for commercial or industrial conduit work. The stranded conductor is typically easier to pull than solid wire on longer runs and tighter bends.

Installed in

Typically installed in conduit and raceway systems in industrial buildings, commercial spaces, service areas, and exposed weather applications where RW90 is accepted by code. Actual installation requirements depend on the Canadian Electrical Code and local authority having jurisdiction.

Why this product exists

This product provides a single-conductor copper building wire with RW90 insulation for 600 V systems, combining colour coding, moisture-resistant XLPE insulation, and a 90 deg C conductor rating for common Canadian building wire applications.

Compared with similar products

Compared with solid RW90, this 7-strand version is generally preferred where easier handling and pulling are important. Compared with lower temperature building wire, RW90 offers XLPE insulation with a 90 deg C rating. As a rule of thumb, #10 AWG copper is commonly used on 30 A circuits, but actual allowable ampacity depends on code, ambient temperature, conduit fill, and termination ratings.

Specifications

• Type: RW90 copper building wire
• Brand: Southwire
• Manufacturer part number: 95564101
• Conductor size: 10 AWG
• Conductor material: Copper
• Construction: 1 conductor, 7-strand
• Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
• Colour: Blue
• Voltage rating: 600 V
• Maximum operating temperature: 90 deg C (194 deg F)
• Approximate outside diameter: 0.18 in (4.4 to 4.5 mm)
• Insulation thickness: 0.03 in (0.76 mm)
• Spool length: 300 m (approximately 1000 ft)
• Typical applications: Raceways, ceiling fixtures, dry or wet locations, open wiring exposed to weather

Estimated buying guidance only: #10 AWG copper is typically selected for up to 30 A circuits where permitted. Actual performance depends on installation conditions, insulation, layout, and local electrical code.