Used to supply power, usually from a pole-mounted transformer, to the user's service head where connection to the service entrance cable is made. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase-to-phase or less and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 75°C for polyethylene insulated conductors or 90°C for crosslinked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.
No. of Conductors | 3 3 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 2 AWG 2 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 7 7 | |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 45 1.14 | mils mm |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 806 20.49 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 259 386 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Southwire's triplex service drop cable meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:
Conductors are concentrically stranded, compressed 1350-H19 aluminum. Insulated with either polyethylene or crosslinked polyethylene (XLP). Neutral messengers are concentrically stranded 6201, AAC, or ACSR.