Underground Service Entrance Cables- RHH Use
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Southwire® Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors are used with conduit as specified in the 2011 National Electrical Code. When used as Type USE-2, conductor is suitable for use as underground service entrance cable for direct burial at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90° C. When used as RHH, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in dry locations. When used as RHW-2 or USE-2, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in wet or dry locations. Voltage rating for RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors is 600 volts.
Construction Spec Sheet
Southwire® Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Insulation is an abrasion, moisture, heat, and sunlight resistant black crosslinked polyethylene (XLP). An optional CT rated product is available upon request forsizes 1/0 and larger.
Southwire® Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 comply with the following:
- Southwire® Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 comply with the following:
- ASTM - B3, B8 (7, 19, 37, 61 Strands), B787 (19 Wire Combination Unilay Strand)
- UL Standard 44 for RHH or RHW-2
- UL Standard 854 for USE-2
- Federal Specification A-A-59544
- National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 - 2011 Edition
- NEMA WC 70 Construction Requirements
- RoHS/REACH Compliant