TRIPLEXED CABLE

[Alwayslearningelec]

What are the pros cons are running single conductor large size cable or a triplexed cable? DOes it make a difference if it were 15kv? Thanks.

 

[Strife]

The pro is having only one reel. Obviously much easier to feed from one reel than 4 separate ones.
The con? It can get a PRETTY big wheel when you have 3-4 conductors. And PRETTY HEAVY if you're pulling copper.
The triplexed works good if you have equipment. And I don't mean just a tugger, I'm talking having rollers and auto feeders. If you use manual labor the size of the reel (depending on the length, might offset the pros.
One more pro would be easier pull, obviously the triplexed will have lesser overall diameter and less likely to cross over than 4 individual conductors.

What are the pros cons are running single conductor large size cable or a triplexed cable? DOes it make a difference if it were 15kv? Thanks.

 

[Fulthrotl]

What are the pros cons are running single conductor large size cable or a triplexed cable? DOes it make a difference if it were 15kv? Thanks.

you want to pull triplexed 15 kv cable? why, on earth? how many pulls you making, and like was said, you ever seen what the spool something like this comes on?

what a PITA, in my not so humble opinion.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

The pro is having only one reel. Obviously much easier to feed from one reel than 4 separate ones.
The con? It can get a PRETTY big wheel when you have 3-4 conductors. And PRETTY HEAVY if you're pulling copper.
The triplexed works good if you have equipment. And I don't mean just a tugger, I'm talking having rollers and auto feeders. If you use manual labor the size of the reel (depending on the length, might offset the pros.
One more pro would be easier pull, obviously the triplexed will have lesser overall diameter and less likely to cross over than 4 individual conductors.

Thanks

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

you want to pull triplexed 15 kv cable? why, on earth? how many pulls you making, and like was said, you ever seen what the spool something like this comes on?

what a PITA, in my not so humble opinion.

So when would it be beneficial to use triplexes cable? Overhead runs?

 

[John120/240]

So when would it be beneficial to use triplexes cable? Overhead runs?

One of the most common applications for tri plex is the service drop from the pole in your

yard to the residence.

 

[eric9822]

We have ordered triplexed single conductors for long pulls when the potential for jamming in the raceway was high. Like Strife stated they are less likely to cross over and get stuck.

 

[masterinbama]

I use it in cable tray quite often. Saves on labor going through and grouping runs after the pull.

Pulled some 500MCM 15kv triplexed at a local plant. At close to 8 pounds per foot it was a booger.