Dyke 2-2-2-4 Quadruplex URD Cable vs 2-2-2-4 Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable
Both are 2-2-2-4 aluminum quadruplex cables rated 600V with XLPE insulation and direct-burial approval, and both carry 4.9-star ratings. The Dyke URD is the heavier-duty choice: it is rated 155 amps in direct burial and 115 amps in duct, so it suits utility secondary runs and long feeders. The Mobile Home Feeder is a 100-amp service-entrance cable aimed at meter-to-panel runs and subpanel feeders. Owners of both report the aluminum strands and XLPE jacket hold up well underground; the main complaint on either is that aluminum needs antioxidant and proper torque at terminations.
- Choose the Dyke URD if you are running a utility secondary distribution circuit or a feeder that needs the higher direct-burial ampacity and the full RUS/ASTM listing.
- Choose the Mobile Home Feeder if you are wiring a manufactured home service entrance or a 100-amp subpanel to a garage, shed or shop.
Prices
- Dyke 2-2-2-4 Quadruplex URD Cable: $1.86 at NassauElectrical (checked today)
- 2-2-2-4 Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable: $2.38 at NassauElectrical (checked today)
- Difference: the Dyke 2-2-2-4 Quadruplex URD Cable is $0.52 cheaper than the 2-2-2-4 Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable today

