{"product_id":"14-awg-cathodic-protection-cable","title":"#14 AWG HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable | 600V Direct Burial","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis #14 AWG HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable is a specialized, single-conductor wire primarily used as a monitoring or test lead in cathodic protection systems. Despite its smaller gauge, it features the same rugged, chemical-resistant insulation as larger feeder cables, making it ideal for precision measurements in buried or submerged environments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhy Choose #14 AWG HMWPE Cable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn cathodic protection, #14 AWG is frequently the \"sensor\" wire. It is used to connect test stations to pipelines, tanks, or reference electrodes. Because these wires are often buried for decades, they require the specialized High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) jacket to prevent the copper from corroding when exposed to soil moisture and the electrolytic gases (chlorine and hydrogen) generated by the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialized Chemical Shield:\u003c\/b\u003e The HMWPE insulation is specifically formulated to resist environmental stress cracking and degradation from aggressive soil chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Burial Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for direct burial in earth or submersion in water, eliminating the need for protective conduit in many monitoring applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanical Toughness:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides high resistance to abrasion and \"cut-through\" damage, ensuring the signal remains clear and the conductor remains protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Purity Copper:\u003c\/b\u003e Features stranded bare copper for excellent conductivity, essential for getting accurate potential readings at test stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: #14 AWG HMWPE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e #14 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded Bare Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°C (167°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmp Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e20 Amps\u003c\/b\u003e (@ 75°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Black (UV Resistant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM D-1248, ICEA S-95-658\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePotential Test Leads:\u003c\/b\u003e The preferred wire for connecting buried structures to surface test boxes for \"pipe-to-soil\" potential measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReference Electrode Leads:\u003c\/b\u003e Used to connect permanent reference cells (such as silver\/silver chloride or copper\/copper sulfate) to monitoring equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoupon Test Stations:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiring for corrosion coupons used to measure the effectiveness of the cathodic protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemote Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Connecting buried infrastructure to Remote Monitoring Units (RMUs) for real-time data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Because #14 AWG is a relatively thin conductor, it is vital to provide sufficient slack in the trench during installation to account for soil settlement or thermal expansion. Any breach in the HMWPE jacket will cause the copper conductor to corrode rapidly, which can result in \"false\" voltage readings. For environments with high concentrations of chlorine or hydrocarbons, a dual-insulated construction (HALAR\/HMWPE) is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981868466490,"sku":"CPC14-250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981868499258,"sku":"CPC14-500","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. 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