USE-2
USE-2, RHH, RHW-2 Copper Conductor
Type USE-2 or RHH or RHW-2 copper conductors are suitable for use in conduit and raceways installed underground in conduit, in wet locations, and where condensation and moisture accumulations within the conduit do not exceed 90ºC. When used as RHH or RHW-2, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90ºC in wet or dry locations. Voltage rating for USE-2 or RHH or RHW-2 conductors is 600 volts. Rated for 1,000 volts in RW90 applications per c(UL).
Standards & Specifications
- 600V Rated
- UL 854, 44
- Cable Tray Use 1/0 & Larger
- NEMA Publication No. WC70
- Gasoline & Oil
- Resistant II
- Sunlight Resistant
- 90ºC and Wet and
- Dry Locations
- -40ºC
- RoHS and REACH Compliant
- Federal Specification A-A-59544 Insulated Cable Engineers Association ICEA S-66-524
- ARRA 2009 Section 1605 “Buy American” Compliant
Wire Size & Specs
| Conductor | Allowable Ampacities* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Insulation Thickness (inches) |
Outside Diameter (Inches) |
60° C | 75° C | 90° C | Approx Net WT./MFT | Standard Packaging Options (ft) |
Conductor Size (AWG) 8 |
Stranding 7 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.060 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.266 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 40 |
75° C 50 |
90° C 55 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 72 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 6 |
Stranding 7 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.060 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.304 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 55 |
75° C 65 |
90° C 75 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 106 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 4 |
Stranding 7 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.060 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.352 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 70 |
75° C 85 |
90° C 95 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 157 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 3 |
Stranding 7 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.060 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.380 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 85 |
75° C 100 |
90° C 110 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 201 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 2 |
Stranding 7 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.060 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.412 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 95 |
75° C 115 |
90° C 130 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 237 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 1 |
Stranding 19 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.080 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.481 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 110 |
75° C 130 |
90° C 150 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 309 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 1/0 |
Stranding 19 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.080 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.520 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 125 |
75° C 150 |
90° C 170 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 382 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 2/0 |
Stranding 19 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.080 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.564 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 145 |
75° C 175 |
90° C 195 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 471 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 3/0 |
Stranding 19 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.080 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.614 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 165 |
75° C 200 |
90° C 225 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 587 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 4/0 |
Stranding 19 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.080 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.670 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 195 |
75° C 230 |
90° C 260 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 729 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 250 |
Stranding 37 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.095 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.732 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 215 |
75° C 255 |
90° C 290 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 861 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 300 |
Stranding 37 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.095 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.784 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 240 |
75° C 285 |
90° C 320 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 1029 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 350 |
Stranding 37 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.095 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.831 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 260 |
75° C 310 |
90° C 350 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 1193 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 400 |
Stranding 37 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.095 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.875 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 280 |
75° C 335 |
90° C 380 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 1354 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 500 |
Stranding 37 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.095 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.956 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 320 |
75° C 380 |
90° C 430 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 1676 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 600 |
Stranding 61 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.110 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 1.086 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 355 |
75° C 420 |
90° C 475 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 2012 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels |
Conductor Size (AWG) 750 |
Stranding 61 |
Insulation Thickness (inches) 0.110 |
Outside Diameter (Inches) 1.335 |
Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 455 |
75° C 545 |
90° C 615 |
Approx Net WT./MFT 2490 |
Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' Reels |
| *Allowable ampacity shown above is per National Electrical Code. The above data is approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. | ||||||||
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