Product Information

Specification

2/0 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire

Ampacity Rating:

• In Free Air (90°C): 225 Amps
• In Raceway or Direct Burial (90°C): 195 Amps

Also Known As: 

2/0 XLP USE-2 RHH RHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 2/0 Copper RHH Wire, 2/0 Copper RHH Cable, 2/0 Direct Burial Electrical Cable, 2/0 Direct Burial Power Cable, 2/0 Direct Burial Service Entrance Cable, 2/0 Underground Service Entrance Cable, 2/0 copper wire, 2/0 awg copper underground wire, 2/0 USE cable, 2/0 direct burial burial wire.

Applications:

This 2/0 AWG copper building wire is a high-capacity electrical conductor with multiple ratings—RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2—designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It is suitable for both wet and dry locations, with a 90°C maximum operating temperature in either environment. The USE-2 rating makes it ideal for direct burial and underground service entrance applications.

With a 600V rating, this wire is commonly used in power distribution, feeder circuits, photovoltaic connections, raceways, and aerial installations. It is also suitable for conduit installations per NEC specifications. The annealed soft copper conductor provides excellent conductivity and flexibility, making it a superior alternative to aluminum conductors in compact conduit installations.

This 2/0 AWG copper wire is an ideal choice for high-load circuits, feeder applications, and underground power distribution, ensuring efficient and reliable power delivery.

2/0 XLP USE-2 Cable Applications

• Service Entrance: Often used as service entrance wires for residential homes with larger electrical service, such as 200-amp service.
• Sub-Panels: Feeding sub-panels in larger buildings or industrial facilities.
• Large Industrial Machines: Providing power to large motors or machinery that require significant current.
• Underground Feed: For feeding outbuildings or secondary structures on a property.

Construction:

Conductor:

RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 conductors are made of annealed soft copper. Compared to aluminum, this conductor performs better in smaller conduits.

Insulation:

The cable has an abrasion, heat, and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLPE). The insulation is durable in harsh conditions.

Standards:

• ASTM B-3 Soft Annealed Copper
• ASTM B-8 Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
• ASTM B787 Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• UL Standard 44 Type RHH and RHW
• UL Standard 854 Type USE-Service Entrance
• Federal Specifications J-C-30B, ICEA S-66-524 , NEMA WC-7, A-A-59544
• FAA Spec. L824 Type C Sizes 12-4 AWG as Airport lighting Cable
• VW-1 available where flame retardancy required. 1/0 and larger rated for CT use.
• VW-1 available on special request
• RoHS Compliant

Specifications:

• Size AWG: 2/0 
• Weight per 1000 ft: 471 lbs
• Outside Diameter: 0.564 inches
• Number of Strands: 19
• Insulation: XLPE
• Insulation Thickness: .080

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