APPLIANCE WIRING MATERIAL
Subj.758 Section 1 Page 1608 Issued:1973-09-25
Revised:2012-07-24
Style 1608 Single Conductor with extruded insulation.

Rating90 deg C, 250 Vac, Cable flame, 75 deg C Wet.
ConductorMinimum 0.0025 inch diameter resistance wire wound for a minimum 20 turns per inch on a Rayon or Polyester yarn core or a nickel, copper, or copper-alloy. Size dependent upon wattage demand.
InsulationExtruded PVC, 40 mils minimum average thickness, 36 mils minimum thickness at any point.
StandardAppliance Wiring Material UL 758.
MarkingGeneral. The conductor alloy designation shall be included, Ohms per foot rating may be included (optional marking).
Use"Thermoplastic Insulated Resistance Wire for Heating Cable Units where exposed to temperatures not exceeding 90 deg C. The conductor alloy designation shall be included Ohms per foot rating may be included (optional marking).

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