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8 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire

8 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire

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Also Known As: 

8 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 8 Copper RHH Wire, 8 Copper RHH Cable, 8 Direct Burial Electrical Cable, 8 Direct Burial Power Cable, 8 Direct Burial Service Entrance Cable, 8 Underground Service Entrance Cable.

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.

    Manufacturer Equivalents

    Advanced Digital : 

    Black : 308

    Aetna : 

    Black : 120-4400

    Draka : 

    Black : 6200337bk
    Green : 6200545gn

    General Cable : 

    Black : 16602.2108

    Omni Cable :

    Black : M608ST-01
    Green : M608ST-04

    Priority Wire & Cable :

    Black : 8-01XLPUSESTR

    Houston Wire & Cable :

    Black : HW00300801

    Southwire :

    Black : 113456
    Blue : 588683
    Green : 655993
    Red : 952689
    White : 643957

     

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    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 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 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.
    Features
    Standards:

    • ASTM B-3 Soft Annealed Copper
    • ASTM B-8 Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
    • ASTM B787 Uni-lay-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

    Allowable Ampacity for Direct Burial: 55 ( 90°C Wet or Dry Conductor Temperature)

    Allowable Ampacity in Duct: 55 ( 90°C Wet or Dry Conductor Temperature)
    Specifications
    • Size AWG: 8
    • Weight per 1000 ft: 72 lbs
    • Outside Diameter: 0.266 inches
    • Number of Strands: 7
    • Insulation: XLPE
    • Insulation Thickness: 0.060
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