Sun light resistant from weather head

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Can someone point me to the code art where the wires leaving weather head must state they are sunlight resistant? Thanks

 

[bphgravity]

See section 310.8(D) of the NEC.

 

[bstoin]

Plus, consider the fact tht they will be exposed to sunlight.

 

[mdshunk]

Plus, consider the fact tht they will be exposed to sunlight.

Unless you live in a town where it's perpetually dark, then you may ignore the requirement.

 

[bstoin]

Or if the service side of the building is in the shade all day.:grin:

 

[mdshunk]

Or if the service side of the building is in the shade all day.

Humor wise, we're kindred souls. :grin:

 

[bstoin]

Yeah, I hope no-one follows this advice!

 

[LarryFine]

Yeah, I hope no-one follows this advice!

Me, too. I'd never suggest anyone live in the dark. :wink:

 

[1793]

Me, too. I'd never suggest anyone live in the dark. :wink:

I usually feel like a Mushroom, I'm kept in the dark and fed...well you know. :grin:

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Okay, so Table 310.13 doesn't appear to list any sunlight resistant wire. Obviously not too many electricians knowingly follow this demand, however, some of us do follow it and are unaware that we are.

Here is a dated but interesting article on sunlight resistant conductors. Page 2 and down has the real info.

http://www.alcancable.com/NR/rdonlyres/DED1148B-E170-4AF8-B18A-FE3B550CC8C7/0/SunlightResistantRequirementsandChoicesforEnforcement.pdf

 

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Dennis Thanks for the responce.
And Bstoin guess I can take the umprella down from the service mast. It was UL listed as a sevice tool

 

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OK guess I ask for it. I couldn`t find it.

OK guess I ask for it. I couldn`t find it.

sorry I didn`t see my previous post