USE-2

USE-2, RHH, RHW-2 Copper

Type USE-2, RHH, and RHW-2 conductors are primarily used in direct burial applications, conduit, or other recognized raceways for services and feeders as specified by the NEC (National Electrical Code). Suitable in wet locations and where condensation or moisture accumulation exist within the conduit or raceway. When used in applications specifying Type RHH or RHW-2, conductor temperatures shall not surpass 90°C in wet or dry locations. Type USE-2, RHH, and RHW-2 conductors are rated for 600 volts.

Standards & Specifications

600V Rated
UL 854, 44
Cable Tray Use 1/0 & Larger
NEMA Publication No. WC70
Gasoline & Oil Resistant II
Sunlight Resistant
-40ºC
RoHS and REACH Compliant
Federal Specification A-A-59544 Insulated Cable Engineers Association ICEA S-95-658
ARRA 2009 Section 1605 “Buy American” Compliant

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Wire Size & Specs

Conductor				Allowable Ampacities*
Size (AWG)	Stranding	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches)	Outside Diameter (Inches)	60° C	75° C	90° C	Approx Net WT./MFT	Standard Packaging Options (ft)
Conductor Size (AWG) 8	Stranding 7	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.060	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.266	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 40	75° C 50	90° C 55	Approx Net WT./MFT 72	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 6	Stranding 7	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.060	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.304	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 55	75° C 65	90° C 75	Approx Net WT./MFT 106	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 4	Stranding 7	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.060	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.352	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 70	75° C 85	90° C 95	Approx Net WT./MFT 157	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 3	Stranding 7	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.060	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.380	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 85	75° C 100	90° C 110	Approx Net WT./MFT 201	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 2	Stranding 7	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.060	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.412	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 95	75° C 115	90° C 130	Approx Net WT./MFT 237	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 1	Stranding 19	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.080	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.481	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 110	75° C 130	90° C 150	Approx Net WT./MFT 309	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 1/0	Stranding 19	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.080	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.520	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 125	75° C 150	90° C 170	Approx Net WT./MFT 382	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 2/0	Stranding 19	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.080	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.564	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 145	75° C 175	90° C 195	Approx Net WT./MFT 471	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 3/0	Stranding 19	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.080	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.614	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 165	75° C 200	90° C 225	Approx Net WT./MFT 587	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 4/0	Stranding 19	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.080	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.670	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 195	75° C 230	90° C 260	Approx Net WT./MFT 729	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500', 1000', 2500', 5000' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 250 MCM	Stranding 37	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.095	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.732	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 215	75° C 255	90° C 290	Approx Net WT./MFT 861	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 300 MCM	Stranding 37	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.095	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.784	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 240	75° C 285	90° C 320	Approx Net WT./MFT 1029	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 350 MCM	Stranding 37	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.095	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.831	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 260	75° C 310	90° C 350	Approx Net WT./MFT 1193	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 400 MCM	Stranding 37	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.095	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.875	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 280	75° C 335	90° C 380	Approx Net WT./MFT 1354	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 500 MCM	Stranding 37	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.095	Outside Diameter (Inches) 0.956	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 320	75° C 380	90° C 430	Approx Net WT./MFT 1676	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 600 MCM	Stranding 61	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.110	Outside Diameter (Inches) 1.086	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 355	75° C 420	90° C 475	Approx Net WT./MFT 2012	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' 2500' Reels
Conductor Size (AWG) 750 MCM	Stranding 61	Insulation Thickness XLPE(inches) 0.110	Outside Diameter (Inches) 1.335	Allowable Ampacities* 60° C 455	75° C 545	90° C 615	Approx Net WT./MFT 2490	Standard Packaging Options (ft) 500' 1000' Reels
*Allowable ampacity shown above is per National Electrical Code. The above data is approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.