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Specification

12/2 UF-B Solid Copper Underground Feeder Cable 600V

Allowable Ampacity for 12/2 Solid Underground Feeder Cable UF-B Copper 600V for Direct Burial: 20 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 12/2 Solid Underground Feeder Cable UF-B Copper 600V in Duct: 20 Amps

Also Known As: 

12/2 Copper Underground Feeder Cable, 12/2 Copper Direct Burial Feeder Cable, 12/2 Branch Circuit Wiring Cable, 12/2 UF-B Wire, 12/2 Copper Direct Earth Burial Cable, 12/2 Copper Branch Circuit Cable, 12/2 UF-B Direct Burial Wire, 12/2 UF Wire, 12/2 direct burial wire, 12/2 underground wire, 12/2 outdoor wire, 12/2 underground electrical wire, 12/2 uf b wire w ground

12/2 UF-B Applications:

An underground feeder cable's prime purpose is to bring the power from the residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to outdoor constructions, which include pumps and lighting constructions. The electrical cable is suitable for direct burial, as well as direct exposure to the sunlight. It is permitted for use as a feeder or branch circuit cable if provided with overcurrent protection. Copper Underground Feeder Cable UF-B has a rating of 600 volts.

Common Applications:

• Underground Feeding
• Outdoor Lighting
• Outdoor Outlets
• Direct Burial
• Wet or Damp Locations
• Pump Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Underground Branch Circuits
• Indoor Applications Exposed to Moisture

Particular applications for size 12/2 UF-B:

• Outdoor Lighting
• Outdoor Receptacles
• GFCI Circuits Outdoors
• Irrigation Systems
• Power to Small Sheds or Outbuildings
• Small Pump Systems

 12/2 UF-B Standards:

• Ul Standard 493 for Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables
• For use in interior wiring in wet, dry or corrosive locations under recognized wiring methods of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Acceptable to be installed as a Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable following NEC Article 339-3 (4)
• Acceptable for use per NEC Articles 300-4(b) and 339
• ASTM - B3 and B-8
• UL Standard 83
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• RoHS/ REACH

12/2 UF-B Construction:

Conductor:

UF-B wire has solid or stranded Type THHN/THWN that are laid parallel with an uninsulated grounding conductor. The conductors are made of solid annealed bare copper.

Insulation:

The cable is insulated with a PVC jacket with a nylon covering. It is resistant to moisture, grease, corrosion, sunlight, and chemicals. 

12/2 UF-B  Specifications:

• Size AWG: 12
• Weight per 1,000 ft: 95 lbs
• Outside Diameter: 463X183
• Conductors: 2
• Number of Strands: 1
• Jacket: PVC
• Insulation and Jacket Thickness: 19 mils
• Jacket Thickness: 30 mils
• Ground Size: 12

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