2-2-2-4 Dyke Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD

Allowable Ampacity for 2-2-2-4 Dyke Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor 600V URD direct burial: 155 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 2-2-2-4 Dyke Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor 600V URD in duct: 115 Amps

Applications:

The 2-2-2-4 Dyke Quadruplex Aluminum URD Cable is designed for low-load secondary distribution in underground electrical systems. It is 600V-rated and suitable for direct burial or installation in ducts. With aluminum conductors and XLPE insulation, this cable is moisture-resistant, heat-resistant, and durable for outdoor use.

With a maximum operating temperature of 90°C, it performs reliably in both wet and dry environments.

Also Known As:

2-2-2-4 dyke aluminum URD cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke URD direct burial cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke quadruplex cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke quadruplex wire, 2-2-2-4 dyke four-conductor wire, 2-2-2-4 dyke four-conductor cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke direct burial electrical cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke direct burial power cable, 2-2-2-4 dyke aluminum direct burial cable, 2 2 2 4 aluminum wire, 2-2-2-4 aluminum wire, 2 2 2 4 aluminum wire direct burial

Specific Use Cases of 2-2-2-4 URD

This cable supports low-load three-phase secondary distribution, delivering 2 AWG conductors with a 4 AWG neutral for residential, utility, and light commercial use.

• It powers service meters in residential subdivisions and rural distribution networks.
• It supplies underground power to light commercial buildings and municipal facilities.
• It provides electricity to single-family homes and small multi-unit residences.
• It is used in underground vaults and secondary power panels.
• It connects small-scale renewable energy systems to the grid.
• It supports temporary power setups for construction sites and backup systems.

Standards:

• ASTM B-230 

• ASTM B-231 

• ASTM B-609 

• ASTM B-901 

• ICEA S-105-692 

• Federal Specification J-C – 30B 

• RUS ACCEPTED

Construction

Conductors:

Aluminum conductor used for this cable is either a concentric strand or compressed 1350-H19 series aluminum conductor. The conductors are cabled together, with surface printing for identification. The neutral conductor has a yellow stripe. 

Insulation:

Versatile insulation system made of cross-linked black polyethylene material helps to secure the cable conductors. This insulation is water-tight, repulsive to corrosive substances, resistant to oil, heat, and flame. Cross-linking polyethylene helps to achieve an excellent strength that makes the material suitable for covering this cable used in harsh conditions like direct burial installation.

Specifications:

• Size AWG: 2

• Stranding: 7

• Insulation Thickness (mils): 60

• Neutral Size AWG: 4

• Single Phase Conductor Inches: 0.403

• O.D. Inches:  0.973

• Weight lbs./1000ft: 367 lbs

• Ampacity: Direct burial: 155 Amps

• Ampacity: In duct: 115 Amps