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

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

UF-B Description

The 12/2 UF-B Underground Feeder Cable is designed to supply power from residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to various outdoor installations. It is suitable for:

• Direct burial without the need for conduit

• Sunlight exposure in outdoor settings

• Feeder or branch circuits with appropriate overcurrent protection

With a rating of 600 volts, this cable is ideal for outdoor, underground, and wet or damp environments.

General Applications

• Powering underground feeders

• Outdoor lighting systems

• Outdoor outlets and receptacles

• Direct burial installations

• Wet or damp locations

• Small pump systems

• HVAC unit wiring

• Indoor wiring in areas exposed to moisture

12/2 UF-B Specific Applications

• Lighting for outdoor spaces

• GFCI circuits for exterior outlets

• Irrigation and sprinkler systems

• Supplying power to small sheds or outbuildings

• Connecting small pump systems

UF-B Construction

Also Known As: 

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Conductor:

• Solid or stranded Type THHN/THWN conductors laid parallel with an uninsulated grounding conductor

• Made of solid annealed bare copper

Insulation:

• Protected by a durable PVC jacket with a nylon covering

• Resistant to:

• Moisture

• Grease

• Corrosion

• Sunlight

• Chemicals

12/2 UF-B Specifications

• Size (AWG): 12

• Weight per 1,000 ft: 95 lbs

• Outside Diameter: 463 x 183

• Number of Conductors: 2

• Number of Strands: 1

• Jacket Material: PVC

• Insulation and Jacket Thickness: 19 mils

• Jacket Thickness: 30 mils

• Ground Size: 12

Standards and Compliance

• UL Standard 493 for Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables

• ASTM B3 and B8

• UL Standard 83

• Federal Specification A-A-59544

• Recognized for interior wiring in wet, dry, or corrosive locations under the National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Compliant with NEC Article 339-3 (4) for Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable installation

• Meets NEC Articles 300-4(b) and 339

• RoHS / REACH Compliance