THWN-2 defect, nylon sheath delam

[TMarkee]

It looks like the supplier had it actually stored outside. I guess that is what it looked like before you installed it.

No, that is at our location. Manufacturer produced and shipped new cable, they said. That is at the end of spool and just wanted to show how some was delaminating even before it came of the roll.
My understanding is that THWN-2 is outdoor approved for exposed runs. Is this correct?

 

[loz2754]

No, that is at our location. Manufacturer produced and shipped new cable, they said. That is at the end of spool and just wanted to show how some was delaminating even before it came of the roll.
My understanding is that THWN-2 is outdoor approved for exposed runs. Is this correct?

Yes, according to Eland Cables:

THHN/THWN-2 Cables | Eland Cables

Hydrocarbon resistant THHN/THWN-2 Cables for the oil industry. Multicore cables with flame resistant PVC sheathing. Fast Quote and fast delivery with industry expertise and technical support.

www.elandcables.com

 

[Avo Mk8]

If anyone can offer more insight into why it is defective or could point me to an independent testing lab or other manufacturer for a written assessment it would be appreciated.

It would be worth talking to Intertek. They have an office in Cambodia, though their cable experts/labs may be somewhere else in the world!

Contact Information for Cambodia

www.intertek.com

 

[TMarkee]

It would be worth talking to Intertek. They have an office in Cambodia, though their cable experts/labs may be somewhere else in the world!

Contact Information for Cambodia

www.intertek.com

We called Intertek in Cambodia. They said they dont do that testing here and could offer no other information on who else to call. Maybe I will try their main number.
I have also reached out to UL with no response and sent several emails to Neetrac and Eland in UK with no responses yet after 4-5 days.
All ideas appreciated.

 

[Avo Mk8]

We called Intertek in Cambodia. They said they dont do that testing here and could offer no other information on who else to call. Maybe I will try their main number.
I have also reached out to UL with no response and sent several emails to Neetrac and Eland in UK with no responses yet after 4-5 days.
All ideas appreciated.

Sorry to hear you didn't get much help. I have used Intertek in the UK and Europe for compliance testing and found them helpful and reasonable value. The difficulty is finding the right people to talk to, and I suspect it will take both effort and time which you might not have.

Try BASEC

Homepage | BASEC

BASEC GROUP LIMITED (BASEC) is an independent accredited certification body for the cable industry worldwide. BASEC’s name is synonymous with quality and…

www.basec.org.uk

 

[Megawatt]

No, that is at our location. Manufacturer produced and shipped new cable, they said. That is at the end of spool and just wanted to show how some was delaminating even before it came of the roll.
My understanding is that THWN-2 is outdoor approved for exposed runs. Is this correct?

Yes THWN is approved for outdoor and wet locations.