Southwire’s SIMpull ® RWU90 is designed for direct earth burial (with protection as required by the inspecting authority). For service entrance above or below ground.
Stock # | 55698816 55698816 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 8 AWG 8 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 7 7 | |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 80 2.03 | mils mm |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 312 7.92 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 79 118 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C Direct Buried | 55 55 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 40 40 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 50 50 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 55 55 |
All Ampacities derived from the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code
* See Rule 14-104 in the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code
** Derived from Table D12A in Appendix D of the CE Code as per Triplex cable formation as shown in Diagram B4-3 in Appendix B - for Non-Continuous loads. Based on an ambient temperature of 20°C
† Derived from Table 2 of the CE Code for Cable in Conduit. Not more than 3 copper conductors in a raceway. Based on an ambient temperature of 30°C
†† For 3-wire 120V/240V and 120V/208V service conductors in single dwellings, see notes under CEC Table 2. Allowable ampacity shall not be greater than 60 amps for No. 6 AWG nor greater than 200 amps for No. 2/0 AWG
‡ Contact sales representative for more information.
Southwire’s SIMpull ® RWU90 cables meet or exceed the following requirements: