Southwire Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors are used with conduit as specified in the National Electrical Code. When used as Type USE-2, conductors are suitable for use as underground service entrance conductors for direct burial at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C. When used as RHW-2 or USE-2, conductor temperatures shall not exceed 90°C in wet or dry locations. Voltage rating for RHW-2 or RHH or USE-2 conductors is 600 volts.
Stock # | 27292201 27292201 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL | |
No. of Strands | 34 34 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 938 23.83 | mils mm |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 95 2.41 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 601 895 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 260 260 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 310 310 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 350 350 | |
UPC # | 032886578663 032886578663 |
Southwire Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors comply with the following:
Southwire Type RHH or RHW-2 or USE-2 conductors are AlumaFlex® Brand AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, compact stranded. The insulation is an abrasion, moisture, heat and sunlight-resistant black cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).