8 AWG – Copper RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 600V 90°C EPR/CPE Insulation

EPR/CPE USE-2 cables are primarily used for power distribution, in raceways in accordance with National Electrical Code. USE2 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. Voltage rating for USE-2 cable is 600V. Sizes 1/0 & larger are approved for cable tray use, per NEC Article 318.

APPLICATION

EPR/CPE USE-2 cables are primarily used for power distribution, in raceways in accordance with National Electrical Code. USE2 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. Voltage rating for USE-2 cable is 600V. Sizes 1/0 & larger are approved for cable tray use, per NEC Article 318.

PART NUMBER

BWC-8-01EC

STANDARDS

• UL 44
• UL 845
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
• ASTM standards B8, B33
• VW-1 rated
• Sunlight resistant
• 1/0AWG & larger: Approved for CT Use

CONDUCTORS

Soft drawn tin coated copper stranded Class B

INSULATION

Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR)

SEPARATOR

Tape separator between the conductor and insulation

JACKET

Black heavy duty, CPE thermoset compound

CONDUCTORS SIZE (AWG/KCMIL)

8

NO. OF STRANDS

7

INSULATION THICKNESS (INCHES)

0,045

JACKET THICKNESS (INCHES)

0,015

OVERALL DIAMETER (INCHES)

0,276

NET WEIGHT (LBS/KFT)

79

AMPACITY (AMPS)

55

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