Single conductor or TC-ER for underground pulls

[Isaiah]

From a construction standpoint is it easier to pull
4-1/C #12 AWG conductors or 4/C TC-ER in a 1” PVC underground conduit — this is for street lighting


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[4x4dually]

I'd say it's going to be more dependent on the length of the pull and the total amount of angles in the conduit run. If I was guessing, individual conductors will pull easier as they can contort to obstructions better......but anything will pull with enough lube.

 

[CoolWill]

I'm not sure any slight gain in speed from using the cable will offset the big cost difference between cable and individual conductors.

 

[winnie]

My guess is that it will be harder to pull the TC-ER, and more expensive to boot. One caveat: I'm pretty sure the TC-ER will be stranded conductors, but the 12 AWG could be solid. Stranded will be easier to pull.

I believe you can order conductors 'plexed' from the manufacturer, to have the convenience of a single 'thing' on a single roll, but still be separate conductors.

-Jonathan