{"product_id":"3-0-stranded-bare-copper-wire-soft-drawn-19-strand","title":"3\/0 Stranded Bare Copper Wire, Soft Drawn, 19 Strand","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Designed for high-capacity grounding, bonding, and primary power distribution, this 3\/0 AWG Stranded Bare Copper wire is engineered for elite electrical performance. Featuring a premium 19-strand concentric-lay construction and soft-drawn (annealed) composition, it delivers an optimal blend of field flexibility and physical mass, making it an ideal choice for utility substations, industrial facilities, and heavy commercial infrastructure.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy Professionals Choose 3\/0 AWG 19-Strand Bare Copper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis conductor is an excellent option for utility substation grounding grids, high-amp commercial service entrances, industrial facilities, and heavy-duty lightning protection networks. Moving up to the 3\/0 gauge provides a massive cross-sectional area over smaller conductors, ensuring a safer, ultra-low-impedance path to ground to dissipate severe fault currents or lightning strikes. Its heavy 19-strand concentric-lay construction maximizes physical toughness for rugged environments, while the high-purity copper guarantees a permanent, maintenance-free structural lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eHigh-Capacity Conductivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 99.9% pure, uninsulated copper provides an ultra-low-impedance path to clear high-magnitude fault currents and lightning surges safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003ePremium 19-Strand Flexibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Interweaving 19 individual strands creates a remarkably pliable conductor that easily conforms to structural contours, grounding loops, and tight radius bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eSoft-Drawn (Annealed):\u003c\/b\u003e The thermal annealing process softens the copper’s crystalline matrix, eliminating mechanical memory and making the cable highly workable for field technicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eDirect Burial Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e Uninsulated bare copper natively fights off moisture, oxidation, and aggressive soil chemistries, ensuring permanent, maintenance-free placement directly in earth or concrete foundations (Ufer grounds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 3\/0 Stranded Bare Copper Wire (19-Strand)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eENGINEERING OVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/0 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e 19-Strand \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eTemper:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft-Drawn (Annealed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Bare Copper (Uninsulated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003eOverall Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.470 inches (11.94 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003eApprox. Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 518.1 lbs per 1,000 ft (0.5181 lb\/ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003eDC Resistance at 20ºC:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.06304 Ohms\/1,000 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003eRated Breaking Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 5,074 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003eAmpacity Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 410 Amps \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"26\" data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e(Based on 75°C conductor temp; 25°C ambient; 2ft.\/sec. wind in sun)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM B-3 (Soft\/Annealed), ASTM B-8 (Concentric-Lay),  Federal Spec QQ-W-343 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhat is 3\/0 bare copper commonly used for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eCommercial Panel Grounding:\u003c\/b\u003e Reliably bonding heavy-duty 400A to 800A main service electrical panels to subterranean electrodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eSubstation Grid Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e The contractor-preferred wire for laying grid meshes and connecting utility-grade transformers to safety grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eHarsh Industrial Ground Rings:\u003c\/b\u003e Forming high-mass ground loops around data centers, processing plants, and critical manufacturing hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003eLightning Down-Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e Providing an open, heavy-gauge pathway to ground lightning currents safely on commercial towers, high-rises, and facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003eRenewable Energy Infrastructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely specified for bonding massive structural mounting racks and equipment rows across large commercial solar farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":52006820249914,"sku":"BCSTR3\/0-19-250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52006820282682,"sku":"BCSTR3\/0-19-500","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":52006820315450,"sku":"BCSTR3\/0-19-1K","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52006820348218,"sku":"BCSTR3\/0-19-2500","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 ft. 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