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Technical Specifications
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This cable is engineered for secondary underground distribution circuits. Its primary applications include:
URD stands for Underground Residential Distribution. This cable is specifically engineered for direct burial, meaning you can place it in a trench without conduit (provided you follow local burial depth codes). It is rated for 600 Volts and is rugged enough to withstand the chemical and physical stresses of being surrounded by soil and moisture.
Absolutely. While rated for direct burial, it can also be installed in conduit or ducting. Note: Please refer to the Technical Specifications above for ampacity derating—installation in a duct generally reduces the cable's current-carrying capacity (from 125A to 90A) due to reduced heat dissipation.
The configuration choice depends on your electrical system's phase requirements. Triplex (two phase conductors and one neutral) is the industry standard for 120/240V residential service. Quadruplex (three phase conductors and one neutral) is specifically used for 3-phase applications. To see the full range of configurations available for your project, you can compare all of our options in our Full Aluminum URD Collection here.
For 4-4-4 Vassar Triplex, the ampacity depends on the installation method:
No. This cable is strictly designed for underground utility distribution (direct burial or conduit). It does not meet the necessary flame-retardant standards or internal-wiring listing requirements (such as Type NM-B or MC cable) needed for safe use inside a house, attic, or garage. Always use NEC-compliant interior wiring for residential branch circuits or service runs inside a structure.
We stock a comprehensive range of URD cable configurations to meet residential, farm, and commercial power needs. This includes , Erskine (6-6-6), Ramapo (2-2-2), Stephens (2-2-4), Brenau (1/0-1/0-2), Converse (2/0-2/0-1/0), and Sweetbriar (4/0-4/0-2/0). You can browse our complete inventory and view detailed specifications for each gauge in our Full Aluminum URD Collection here.
The triplex configuration—which consists of two insulated phase conductors and one neutral conductor cabled together—is optimized for efficiency and installation speed. By cabling the conductors together, it allows for a single, consolidated pull through a trench or conduit, rather than managing three separate cables. The neutral conductor also acts as a structural support member, simplifying the installation at the service entrance.
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