{"product_id":"2-awg-cathodic-protection-cable","title":"#2 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 #2 AWG HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable is a rugged, single-conductor wire specifically designed for impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems. It serves as the primary connection between rectifiers and anodes, engineered to survive direct burial in aggressive soil or submersion in fresh, brackish, or salt water.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhy Choose #2 AWG HMWPE Cable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCathodic protection systems create a unique electrochemical environment where standard insulation materials often fail. High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) provides a specialized \"shield\" against the corrosive gases (such as chlorine and hydrogen) and moisture that are common in ground bed installations.\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\"\u003eChemical \u0026amp; Gas Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e The HMWPE jacket is highly resistant to acids, alkalis, and the electrolytic gases generated at the anode site.\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\"\u003eMechanical Toughness:\u003c\/b\u003e Known for its superior \"cut-through\" and abrasion resistance, this cable is built to handle the mechanical stresses of direct burial and soil settling without the need for conduit.\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\"\u003eDirect Burial \u0026amp; Submergence:\u003c\/b\u003e Rated for performance in wet locations, including deep-well ground beds and marine applications.\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\"\u003eOptimized Electrical Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with soft-drawn, stranded bare copper to ensure maximum conductivity and reliable current discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: #2 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 #2 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 115 Amps (@ 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\"\u003ePipeline Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Used for anode leads and feeder cables for oil, gas, and water transmission pipelines.\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\"\u003eStorage Tank Bottoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for connecting rectifiers to sacrificial or impressed current anodes for underground and above-ground tanks.\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\"\u003eMarine \u0026amp; Coastal Works:\u003c\/b\u003e Protection of steel sheet piles, bulkheads, and jetty structures.\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\"\u003eAnode Ground Beds:\u003c\/b\u003e The industry standard for wiring within deep-well and surface-ground-bed installations.\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 the system relies on the integrity of the insulation, any breach in the HMWPE jacket will allow the copper conductor to corrode rapidly. Always inspect the cable for nicks or scratches before burial. For environments with high concentrations of chlorine or hydrocarbons, a dual-insulated construction (HALAR\/HMWPE) is recommended for enhanced protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869547834,"sku":"CPC2-250-BK","price":1269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869580602,"sku":"CPC2-500-BK","price":2524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869613370,"sku":"CPC2-1K-BK","price":5022.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ By the Foot","offer_id":51981869646138,"sku":"CPC2-FT-BK","price":5.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869678906,"sku":"CPC2-250-GN","price":1269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 500 ft. 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