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8-7 CU USE-2 RHH-RHW-2 1KV BLACK
- Southwire #
- 11345699
USE-2 600 Volts or RHH/RHW-2 1000 Volts. Underground Service Entrance Cable. Copper Conductors. Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP) Insulation. High Heat, Moisture and Abrasion Resistant
Part of the family: RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 Copper Silicone-Free.
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire's USE-2 600 Volts or RHH/RHW-2 1000 Volts power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 8 AWG8 AWG |
|---|---|
| Conductor Number | 11 |
| Cond. Strands | 77 |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.141 inch0.36 cm |
| Insulation Thickness | 60 mils1.52 mm |
| Approx. OD | 0.259 inch0.66 cm |
| Copper Weight | 95 lbs/1000'141 kgs/km |
| Approx. Weight | 67 lbs/1000'100 kgs/km |
Standards & references
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 854 Service Entrance Cable
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
- RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)