Ampacities XLPE wire

[John J Stewart]

Where can I find the Ampacitie of 125 C 3000V Insulation Type XLPE wire

 

[jdsmith]

Where can I find the Ampacitie of 125 C 3000V Insulation Type XLPE wire

On the manufacturer's data sheet.

 

[celtic]

Here's an oldie to answer that question:
http://forums.mikeholt.com/archive/index.php/t-91523.html

 

[VinceS]

Curious note:

Curious note:

On three of the MFR's spec sheets I reviewed each stated not for sale in the US, but is listed by the CSA. ???
No help, but I'm following post also for a answer, I've never used this type of wire..

 

[John J Stewart]

More Information

More Information

MIL-W-16878/16 Military Hook-Up-Wire
Temperature Rating 125c
Voltage Rating 3000
Insulation Type XLPE
AWG Range 26 - 4/0

Gereral Cable

MIL-W-16878 Military Hook-Up-Wire PVC and Cross-Linked PE Insulated Wire

 

[wirenut1980]

Best to contact the manufacturer. I looked at a few online, but none listed ampacities. Here's one.

 

[kingpb]

Don't foregt that MV terminations have to be teperature rated to match the current capacity, just as 90 deg C cable is used, but can't exceed the 75 Deg C column.

MV limit is higher, but just because you have 125 Deg C cable doesn't mean you can exceed the 90 deg C terminations. You can only use the higher current rating value for derating purposes.