Dyke deals
Dyke is a wire and cable brand known for aluminum underground service entrance (URD) cable used in direct-burial residential and light commercial runs. The page currently lists no live deals, so there is no saving to report. The two products covered are the 2-2-2-4 quadruplex aluminum URD cable rated 600V for direct burial, in its standard and secondary distribution listings.
Prices at every store and price history for Dyke products.
Dyke products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- What is Dyke 2-2-2-4 quadruplex aluminum URD cable used for?
- It is a 600V direct-burial cable for underground service laterals and secondary distribution, typically from a meter or transformer to a panel or subpanel. The 2-2-2-4 configuration gives three 2 AWG phase conductors and one 4 AWG neutral.
- Does Dyke URD cable need conduit underground?
- No. It is rated for direct burial, so it can go in a trench without conduit where local code allows. Many jurisdictions still require conduit at the riser and where the cable emerges from the ground.
- Is aluminum URD cable cheaper than copper?
- Aluminum conductors generally cost less than equivalent copper and are lighter to handle. The trade-off is that aluminum needs larger gauge for the same ampacity and requires antioxidant and proper torque on terminations.
- When does Dyke cable go on sale?
- There are no live deals on this page right now. Wire prices track copper and aluminum markets, so check back for listings when metal prices move.
- Where can I compare prices for Dyke cable?
- Deal.ai compares each store's price for the same product and keeps a price history, so you can see whether a quote is high or low before buying.