250′ 1 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire
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1 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire
Allowable Ampacity for Direct Burial: 145 ( 90°C Wet or Dry Conductor Temperature)
Allowable Ampacity in Duct: 145 ( 90°C Wet or Dry Conductor Temperature)
Also Known As:
1 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 1 Copper RHH Wire, 1 Copper RHH Cable, 1 Direct Burial Electrical Cable, 1 Direct Burial Power Cable, 1 Direct Burial Service Entrance Cable, 1 Underground Service Entrance Cable.
Applications:
Type RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 is a versatile building wire suitable for a variety of applications. The cable is rated at 600V. It is used with conduit according to the specifications provided by NEC for lighting and power. Connecting photovoltaic modules is one of the typical applications of the cable. RHH/RHW-2 is also used in aerial applications and raceways. The electrical wire can be applied differently according to each specification.
As Type USE-2, the wire is used as an underground service entrance cable for direct burial. In this case, the temperatures should not exceed 90° C. The electrical wire is used as RHH in dry locations with temperatures not exceeding 90°C. As RHW-2 or USE-2, the cable is used in wet and dry areas with temperatures not exceeding 90°C.
Construction:
Conductor:
RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 conductors are made of annealed soft copper. Compared to aluminum, this conductor performs better in smaller conduits.
Insulation:
The cable has an abrasion, heat, and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLPE). The insulation is durable in harsh conditions.
Standards:
- ASTM B-3 Soft Annealed Copper
- ASTM B-8 Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
- ASTM B787 Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL Standard 44 Type RHH and RHW
- UL Standard 854 Type USE-Service Entrance
- Federal Specifications J-C-30B, ICEA S-66-524 , NEMA WC-7, A-A-59544
- FAA Spec. L824 Type C Sizes 12-4 AWG as Airport lighting Cable
- VW-1 available where flame retardancy required. 1/0 and larger rated for CT use.
- VW-1 available on special request
- RoHS Compliant
Specifications:
- Size AWG: 1
- Weight per 1000 ft: 309 lbs
- Outside Diameter: 0.481 inches
- Number of Strands: 19
- Insulation: XLPE
- Insulation Thickness: .080
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Applications:
Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors are used with conduit as specified in the National Electrical Code. When used as Type USE-2, conductor is suitable for use as underground service entrance cable for direct burial at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90° C. When used as RHH, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in dry locations. When used as RHW-2 or USE-2, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in wet or dry locations. Voltage rating for RHH o RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors is 600 volts.
Specifications:
- ASTM B-3 Soft Annealed Copper
- ASTM B-8 Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
- UL Standard 44 Type RHH and RHW
- UL Standard 854 Type USE-Service Entrance
- Federal Spec. J-C-30B • ICEA S-66-524 and NEMA WC-7
- FAA Spec. L824 Type C Sizes 12-4 AWG as Airport lighting Cable
- VW-1 available where flame retardancy required. 1/0 and larger rated for CT use.
- VW-1 Available on special request.
Construction:
Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Insulation is an abrasion, moisture, heat, and sunlight resistant black cross-linked polyethylene (XLP).
