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HW003A: RHW-2/RHH/USE-2 Building Wire - Aluminum

Application

The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90˚C for use in wet, dry, and direct burial. RHW-2/RHH/USE-2 aluminum building wire can be used in conduit, raceway, aerially (when supported) and directly buried in earth as recognized by the NEC.

Conductor

  • Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM) per ASTM B801 or ASTM B836 and ASTM B800

Insulation

  • Black, thermoset cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) meeting the requirements of RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 per UL 44 and UL 854

Product Features

  • Cables are UL listed as Type RHH/RHW-2/USE-2
  • Temperature rating of 90˚C dry and wet
  • Sunlight Resistant
  • Lead Free
  • CT Rated 1/0 AWG and larger upon request
  • Bare conductors are heat annealed after stranding for maximum flexibility 

Additional Standards

  • Meets UL 44: Thermoset- Insulated Wires and Cables
  • NEC ART 310 & ART 338
  • Meets UL 854: Service-Entrance Cables

  • 60˚C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less or marked for conductors sizes 14 through 1 AWG.
  • 75˚C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than size 14 1 AWG.
  • 90˚C - RHH dry locations. RHW-2 and USE-2 wet or dry locations. For ampacity derating purposes.

 

 

  • *  Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, Article 310.15

  • All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, sizes and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of HWC is indicative only and shall not be binding on HWC or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of HWC.

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Aluminum RHH/RHW-2/USE-2

The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90°C for use in wet, dry, and direct burial. RHH/ RHW-2/USE-2 can be used in conduit, raceway, aerially (when supported) and directly buried in earth as recognized by the NEC.

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