What is urd wire?
What is urd wire?
Underground residential distribution wire (URD) is a specialty aluminum wire intended for use in residential construction and light to medium duty commercial applications. This durable wire is often the go-to solution to deliver power from a pad-mounted transformer to the service entry or meter of a given structure.
What type of cable is URD?
Secondary underground distribution cables are used to run power from a pad mounted transformer to the service entry or meter of a structure. The cables are rated for installation in underground duct or directly buried in earth. They are offered in single conductor, duplex, triplex, and quadruplex.
What is Triplex URD?
Triplex Aluminum 600V URD cable is designed for use in secondary distribution circuits, where installed in duct or direct burial applications. Maximum operating temperature is not to exceed 90°C in wet and dry locations. Voltage rating is 600 volts. As an option, this cable can be provided pre-pulled into duct.
How much does 4 0 URD weigh?
O.D. Inches: 1.389. Weight lbs./1000ft: 739 lbs.
What size wire do I need to run a 100 amp service 200 feet?
If you’re trying to determine the right size wire for your 100-amp sub panel that is 200 feet away, 1-gauge wire is your best bet.
How many amps does a 350-350-4 aluminum conductor have?
Allowable Ampacity for 350-350-4/0 Wesleyan Triplex Aluminum Conductor 600V URD in duct: 265 Amps
How big is a 350 MCM URD wire?
More Information Wire Size 350 MCM O.D. (Inches) 1.72 Ampacity 395 Voltage 600V Insulation Material XLPE – Cross-linked Polyethylene
Is the 350, 350, 4-0 aluminum URD cable sold by the foot?
350,350 & 4/0 Wesleyan Underground Secondary Distribution Cable. Sold by the foot. Cut to length – sold by the foot. Enter the desired footage in the QTY box.
