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What would cause the nylon sheath to delaminate from the
 

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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.
 

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