{"product_id":"aluminum-xlp-use-2-rhh-rhw-2-direct-burial-building-wire","title":"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\u003cp\u003e[short] \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSE-2 cables are power distribution cables for service entrance below ground and direct burial, as well as raceways. The electrical cable is approved according to the National Electric Code, except for the use in cable trays. The maximum operating temperature for this electrical cable is 90°C in wet and dry locations. The voltage rating is 600 volts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\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 burial power cable, direct burial cable, direct burial service entrance cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandards:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUL 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUL 854\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNEMA WC 70\/ICEA S-95-658\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRequirements of the National Electrical Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eASTM B800, B801, B836\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil Resistant 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\u003cp\u003e[\/short]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALUMINUM RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C XLPE INSULATION 600V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of aluminum cable is also rated at 600 volts just as its name implies. It can operate in temperatures not exceeding 900C. It primarily used for power distribution but cannot be installed in cable trays unlike other types of aluminum cables. It is also heat and moisture resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum home feeder cable has a compact stranded soft drawn 8000 series aluminum conductor in accordance to ASTM B-800 or B-801. The conductor is the electrode in the cable and is responsible for transmitting electric current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation. The conductors are normally cabled together with XLP insulated aluminum ground or bare copper ground and covered with a reinforced binder tape. XLP insulation is tough and is resistant to impact, abrasion, chemicals, acids, oils, industrial solvents and changes in weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable jacket used in its design is polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). The jacket protects the inner components of the cable from external forces that may cause damage to it. PVC is robust and is resistant to oil, sunlight, water, flames, acids, chemicals, radiation, impact, abrasion and weather changes. On the cable jacket are sequential footage markings that help the user identify the appropriate length during installation without guess work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial ratings and approvals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• National Electric Code (NEC)\u003cbr\u003e• UL 44 for types RHH \u0026amp; RHW-2 \u003cbr\u003e• UL 854 for type USE-2\u003cbr\u003e• ASTM standards B 800, B 801 \u003cbr\u003e• Sunlight resistant \u003cbr\u003e• RUS ACCEPTED\u003cbr\u003e• For dwelling units, conductors shall be permitted at listed Ampacities to be utilized as 120\/240 volt, 3-wire, single phase service \u003cbr\u003e• Ampacities based on National Electric Code , 2005 edition, section 310-15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestion and Answer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAny special instructions I should follow while using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C cables are designed for use in power distribution within raceways as per the National Electrical Code. While the cables are not rated to be used in cable tray, they should be used in applications of about 600 volts and you should make sure that the temperatures don’t exceed 90 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat are the specifications of Aluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C cables?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cables are listed UL 44 and meet ASTM standards B 800 and B 801. They also meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code and are RUS accepted.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow can I identify an Aluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C cable?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has compacted conductors that are made of aluminum alloy AA-8000 series and these conductors have RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2 specifications. When you strip off the insulation of the conductor, you will see that they are made using aluminum material which appears light gray instead of the coppery color you find with copper wires. When you look at the insulation, it is made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat does RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2 mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType RHH cable means that it is designed to work in dry locations however, the temperature should not exceed 90 degrees Celsius. With RHW-2, it implies that the cable can be used in both wet and dry locations however, the temperature should not be more than 90 degrees Celsius. USE-2 is therefore suitable for underground services within dry and wet locations but the temperature requirement should not be more than 90 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShould I use copper instead of aluminum cable? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, aluminum cables had a tendency of oxidizing after they have been exposed to air and this prevents flow of electricity. The aluminum cables used in the past could often become hot and at times, they could result in fire. This was unsafe, but today, with advancement in the engineering of aluminum cables, they are safe. The aluminum cables designed today have a protective cover to prevent oxidation. Therefore, you can consider using aluminum cables such as Aluminum RHH\/RHW-2\/USE-2 90°C. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nassau National Cable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27485362618468,"sku":"NNC3139X","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/7895\/7412\/products\/Product2.png?v=1759804661","url":"https:\/\/nassaunationalcable.com\/en-ca\/products\/aluminum-xlp-use-2-rhh-rhw-2-direct-burial-building-wire","provider":"NassauNationalCable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}