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I get asked this often- what is the amp rating of URD?
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=whats+the+amp+rating+of+URD
couldn't resist...:lol:
still not done with the Mho reverse zone...
Some URD is dual rated as a valid NEC type. If you look at the ampacity of that gauge of that cable type it should give you a starting point for the ampacity of unrated URD.
I get asked this often- what is the amp rating of URD?
Excluding exceptions... 2.2.2-4 100 A -- 4.4.4.2/0 200 A
Is unrated URD the same alloy and insulation material?
:roll::roll:
The thing is Google takes me to table 310.16, but my understanding is that URD is not listed in the NEC. Using the table certainly won't hurt, but I feel the values are way to conservative for direct buried cable.
Appreciate that MHO is on the noggin.
Not all Google. My link, the first one.
people ask you the ampacity of URD.
Answer: depends...
where is it going to be used?
NEC has requirements of termination temperatures, and load calculations.
It shouldn’t be used for an NEC application, generally, it isn’t listed for that purpose. If it is, it has to have an NEC designation like RHW or something like that.
Used in a POCO application, the numbers are totally different than you would see in the NEC.
Plus, there are other factors to be considered when POCO sizes wire.
Guys here may install a service with 350 copper going up a riser, only to see we will feed it with 1/0 AL.
for UG, you may install a 400 amp service, we will feed it with 4/0 AL URD wire, or in some instances, 2/0 AL.
I can't recall seeing any that doesn't at least have USE rating on individual conductors. can't tell you if there is types out there that are not AA8000 series alloy, seen some that are not marked at all, but those that are marked USE/RHW usually also have alloy marking on them.
What are the numbers in POCO applications?
Unless URD is listed 8000 series AL, it can't be used on NEC terminations- at least thats what I've assumed.
Is the term 'URD' trade slang?
:dunce:
~RJ~
When I worked in an utility once, I did myself all the calculation according to Neher and McGrath. It was 30 years ago when Visual Basic 6 was a vogue. The problem was the prospective load calculation. You may take it as the transformer rating or more if you can expect an amplification.