1/0-1/0-2 Triplex Aluminum Direct Burial Cable, Brenau 8000 Series URD

Prent SKU:BRE8K-3URD

SKU:BRE8K-3URD-100

600 VOLT XLPE JACKET, SUNLIGHT RESISTANT. ALUMINUM 8000 SERIES URD.
Wire Size 1/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter 1.11 in. / 28.19 mm
Conductor Count 3
Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 215

Product Details

Product Details
APPLICATION:
Triplex Aluminum 8000 Series, 600V URD cable is designed for use in secondary distribution circuits, where installed in duct or direct burial applications. This cable has 3 conductors. Maximum operating temperature is not to exceed 90°C in wet and dry locations. Voltage rating is 600 volts.

CONDUCTOR:
Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, Class B stranded per ASTM. The 8000 series aluminum alloy triplex is recommended when increased flexibility is needed.

GROUND SIZE:
2 AWG

INSULATION:
Black sunlight resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation. The 8000 Series is RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2 rated.

AMP RATING:
Duct / Conduit - 160 Amps
Direct Bury - 215 Amps



All values are nominal and subject to correction. *Actual number of wires may differ for compressed round stranded aluminum conductors using single input wire (SIW) **Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Full Specifications

Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 1/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.11 in. / 28.19 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 3
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 215
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for electrical Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent Covering or Insulation
ASTM B901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A Cable and Wire, Electrical
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction *Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Neutral carries unbalanced load only.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.406 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

Aluminum Triplex Direct Burial URD

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the Ramapo 2 Gauge, 3 Conductor Triplex URD, Aluminum Direct Burial Cable.

1/0-1/0-2 Triplex Aluminum Direct Burial Cable, Brenau 8000 Series URD

Prent SKU:BRE8K-3URD

SKU:BRE8K-3URD-100

600 VOLT XLPE JACKET, SUNLIGHT RESISTANT. ALUMINUM 8000 SERIES URD.
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Prent SKU:BRE8K-3URD

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Product Details

Product Details
APPLICATION:
Triplex Aluminum 8000 Series, 600V URD cable is designed for use in secondary distribution circuits, where installed in duct or direct burial applications. This cable has 3 conductors. Maximum operating temperature is not to exceed 90°C in wet and dry locations. Voltage rating is 600 volts.

CONDUCTOR:
Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, Class B stranded per ASTM. The 8000 series aluminum alloy triplex is recommended when increased flexibility is needed.

GROUND SIZE:
2 AWG

INSULATION:
Black sunlight resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation. The 8000 Series is RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2 rated.

AMP RATING:
Duct / Conduit - 160 Amps
Direct Bury - 215 Amps



All values are nominal and subject to correction. *Actual number of wires may differ for compressed round stranded aluminum conductors using single input wire (SIW) **Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Full Specifications

Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 1/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.11 in. / 28.19 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 3
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 215
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for electrical Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent Covering or Insulation
ASTM B901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A Cable and Wire, Electrical
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction *Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Neutral carries unbalanced load only.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.406 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

Aluminum Triplex Direct Burial URD

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the Ramapo 2 Gauge, 3 Conductor Triplex URD, Aluminum Direct Burial Cable.

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 1/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.11 in. / 28.19 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 3
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 215
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for electrical Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent Covering or Insulation
ASTM B901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A Cable and Wire, Electrical
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction *Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Neutral carries unbalanced load only.

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.406 lb

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AWG, or American Wire Gauge, is the standard system used primarily in North America to measure the diameter of electrical conductors. This system is critical because a wire's size directly impacts its electrical resistance and how much current (ampacity) it can safely carry. A key principle is that the smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire's diameter; for instance, 12 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 14 AWG. Sizes beyond 0 AWG are referred to as "aught" (e.g., 1/0, 2/0). Selecting the correct AWG is essential for safe electrical installations, preventing overheating, and minimizing voltage drop.
Voltage drop is the natural reduction in electrical potential that occurs as current travels through a circuit, from the power source to a device. This happens because all wires inherently have resistance, which converts some electrical energy into heat, leading to a loss of voltage. While minor voltage drop is normal, excessive amounts can cause problems like dimming lights, slow or overheating motors, and erratic electronic behavior. It can also lead to higher energy consumption and, in severe cases, create safety hazards due to overheating wires. Key factors influencing voltage drop include the wire's length and thickness (gauge), the amount of current flowing through it, and the quality of electrical connections.
In electrical wiring, amps (amperes) measure the rate of electrical current flow. Think of it as the volume of electricity moving through the wire at any given time. Crucially, every electrical wire has an ampacity rating, which is the maximum current it can safely carry continuously without overheating. Exceeding a wire's ampacity can lead to insulation damage and fire hazards, highlighting why proper wire sizing based on expected amperage is vital for safe electrical systems.
A wire's ampacity, or its safe current-carrying capacity, changes with temperature primarily because of two factors. First, the electrical resistance of copper and aluminum wires increases as they get hotter, causing them to generate more heat when current flows. Second, every wire's insulation has a maximum temperature limit; exceeding this can cause degradation and safety hazards. Therefore, in hotter environments, a wire must carry less current to avoid exceeding its insulation's temperature rating. This ensures the wire remains safe and functional, preventing overheating and potential failures.
We aim to provide authentic, precise images of each wire; however, with various product variations, it can be challenging. In such instances, we focus on showcasing the fundamental design. Always refer to the product specifications rather than relying solely on images.

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