{"product_id":"6-awg-aluminum-xlp-use-2-rhh-rhw-2-direct-burial-building-wire","title":"6 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\u003cp\u003e[short]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6 AWG Aluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eAllowable Ampacity for 6 AWG Aluminum XLP USE-2 RHH\/RHW-2 Direct Burial Building Wire: 45 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThis cable is a versatile power distribution cable with multiple ratings—RHH, RHW-2, XLP, and USE-2—designed for underground and raceway installations. The RHH rating indicates heat resistance for dry locations, while RHW-2 ensures water resistance and a 90°C maximum operating temperature in both wet and dry conditions. The XLP (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation enhances durability, abrasion resistance, and electrical performance. The USE-2 rating makes it suitable for service entrance installations below ground and direct burial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1261\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eAmpacity Ratings (Per NEC 310.16):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eIn Free Air (90°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e55 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eIn Direct Burial or Raceway (90°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e45 Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eCommon Applications for 6 AWG Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSecondary underground power distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e for residential and commercial buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eService entrance wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e from utility transformers to meters or breaker panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eRaceway installations\u003c\/strong\u003e where protection against abrasion and heat is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eDirect burial applications\u003c\/strong\u003e for power distribution without requiring conduit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eMoisture-prone environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as underground or outdoor electrical installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6 aluminum rhh wire, 6 aluminum rhw cable, 6 aluminum bury cable, direct burial electrical cable, direct burial power cable, direct burial service entrance cable, direct burial wire, underground electrical wire, direct burial 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\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: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStranding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Diameter Inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 0.169\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Thickness Inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 0.080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eO.D. 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USE-2 is approved for direct burial and for service entrance below ground. USE-2 cables may be used in wet or dry locations, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. 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