Use-2, rhw-2
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According to Cerrowire, their USE-2 is rated for direct burial.
http://www.cerrowire.com/default.aspx?id=24
APPLICATIONS
? For use in conduit or suitable for use as underground service entrance cable
for direct burial per NEC?
http://www.cerrowire.com/default.aspx?id=24
APPLICATIONS
? For use in conduit or suitable for use as underground service entrance cable
for direct burial per NEC?
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
It is, but remember that the EGC has to be insulated outdoors, not just covered by a cable jacket.
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
The way I read Bigjohn's post it can only be used direct buried as service entrance cable.
Forgive me for sounding ignorant because I'm green as can be and I have a bunch to learn.
I don't know specifically about Cerrowire, but according to 338.10(B)(4)(b), it says type USE has to comply with Part II of 340, the section covering UF. Looking at II of 340, 340.10(1) lists it as acceptable for direct burial, following the requirements of 300.5.
So, judging from those sections, as a general statement, not valid in all instances, type USE is valid for direct burial. Am I on the right track here?
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- Massachusetts
Yes, in my opinion you can direct bury USE for services, feeders or branch circuits.
However, USE is not one of the wiring methods allowed by 680.21 (Branch circuits) or 680.25 (Feeders)
Cow
Senior Member
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- Eastern Oregon
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- Electrician
I haven't looked it up but doesn't the EGC at a minimum have to be copper? I don't do many hot tubs...
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- Massachusetts
Cow
Senior Member
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- Eastern Oregon
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- Electrician
That's good to know, I've bought lots of AL USE, but never knew they made it in copper though!
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