250′ 3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V
[pdf] [/pdf]
3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V
Allowable Ampacity for 3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 75°C: 155 Amps
Allowable Ampacity for 3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 90°C: 175 Amps
Also Known As:
3/0 xhhw-2 cable, 3/0 hxxw-2 cable, 3/0 rw90 cable, 3/0 rw90 wire, 3/0 type se cable style u type xhhw-2, 3/0 xhhw-2, 3/0 southwire xhhw-2, 3/0 xhhw-2 insulation, 3/0 aluminum wire, 3/0 copper wire.
Applications:
These electrical wires, also known as XHHW-2 cables, are primarily used for power distribution, in both wet and dry places, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Voltage rating for this electrical wire, XHHW-2 cable, is 600V.
Particular 3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable Applications:
Building Wiring:
- Including heavy machinery and high-load electrical equipment in industrial facilities
- Internal wiring of buildings for circuits feeding electrical panels or connecting to major appliances.
Utility Services:
- Service Drops in commercial or industrial settings
- Substations for connections between transformers, circuit breakers, and other high-capacity equipment
Underground or Conduit Use:
- Underground Feeder
- Direct Burial
Specialized Applications:
- Marine and Offshore Installations
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Airports and Ports
- Data Centers
- Emergency Systems:
- Large commercial or industrial HVAC systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Standards:
- XHHW-2 meet or exceed the following standards:
- UL standard 44
- Requirements of the National Electrical Code
- ASTM standards B 800, B 801
- Federal Specification J–C-30B
- Sunlight resistant
3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Construction:
Conductors:
XHHW-2 conductor is a soft drawn bare 8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranding per ASTM. Stranded conductors reduce power loss and are also easier to use in applications where flexibility is vital.
Insulation:
XHHW-2 has abrasion, heat, and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Cross linking a polyethylene helps to achieve an excellent strength that makes the material suitable for covering this cable used in harsh conditions.
3/0 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Specifications:
- Size AWG: 3/0
- Stranding: 18
- Conductor Diameter Inches: 0.423
- Insulation Thickness Inches: 0.055
- O.D. Inches: 0.533
- New Weight lb/1000FT: 195 lbs
- Ampacity at 75°C: 155 Amps
- Ampacity at 90°C: 175 Amps
