{"product_id":"2-0-awg-aluminum-xlp-use-2-rhh-rhw-2-direct-burial-building-wire","title":"2\/0 AWG Aluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e[pdf] \u003cembed type=\"application\/pdf\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/7895\/7412\/files\/AL_XLP.pdf?v=1724417087\"\u003e [\/pdf]\u003c\/embed\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2\/0 AWG Aluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eAllowable Ampacity for 2\/0 AWG Aluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire: 145 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThis cable is a high-capacity power distribution cable with multiple ratings—RHH, RHW-2, XLP, and USE-2—designed for underground and raceway installations. The RHH rating ensures heat resistance in dry locations, while RHW-2 makes it water-resistant and suitable for 90°C operation in both wet and dry conditions. The XLP (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation enhances durability, abrasion resistance, and electrical performance. The USE-2 rating allows for direct burial and underground service entrance installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eUSE-2 cables are commonly used for power distribution, service entrance below ground, and direct burial, as well as in raceways. This electrical cable is approved under the National Electrical Code (NEC), except for use in cable trays. It supports a voltage rating of 600V and operates at a maximum temperature of 90°C in wet and dry environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eAmpacity Ratings (Per NEC 310.16):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eIn Free Air (90°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e175 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eIn Direct Burial or Raceway (90°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e145 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eCommon Applications for 2\/0 AWG Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003ePrimary and secondary underground power distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e for commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eService entrance wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-capacity single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eFeeder circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-power panels, subpanels, and heavy industrial loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eDirect burial installations\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-distance power transmission with minimal voltage drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eUtility, infrastructure, and agricultural applications\u003c\/strong\u003e where high ampacity and moisture resistance are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e2\/0 AWG aluminum cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003elarge service entrances, feeder circuits, and underground power distribution requiring up to 145 amps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAluminum rhh wire, aluminum rhw cable, aluminum bury cable, direct burial electrical cable, direct buri\u003c\/span\u003eal power 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PRI\/PRII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGas and Oil Res GRI\/GRII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRUS ACCEPTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConductors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompact bare 8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranding per ASTM. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbrasion, heat and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 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