This is a triplex underground residential distribution (URD) cable with three 4/0 AWG aluminum conductors: two phase conductors and one neutral. It is rated 600V and designed for single-phase secondary power distribution in underground systems, including service drops from transformers to buildings. It can be direct buried or installed in ducts.
The conductors are aluminum, either concentric stranded or compressed. Compressed conductors are less bulky, stronger and tougher. Stranded conductors are more flexible and have lower electrical resistance. The insulation is black cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). It is watertight and resists corrosive substances, oil, heat and flame. The cable operates at up to 90°C in wet and dry environments.
Typical uses include single-phase service to meters in residential and rural areas, small commercial buildings, municipal facilities, single-family homes and small multi-unit residences. It is also used for street lighting, residential solar and battery storage connections, and temporary power for construction, events and backups.
- Brand
- Monmouth
- Conductor
- Aluminum, 3 conductors (2 phase, 1 neutral)
- Conductor size
- 4/0 AWG
- Neutral size
- 4/0 AWG
- Stranding
- 19
- Insulation
- Black cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
- Insulation thickness
- 80 mils
- Voltage rating
- 600V
- Max temperature
- 90°C
- Single phase conductor
- 0.672 in
- Outer diameter
- 1.457 in
- Weight
- 828 lbs per 1,000 ft
- Ampacity, direct burial
- 315 Amps
- Ampacity, in duct
- 240 Amps
- Installation
- Direct burial or in duct
- Standards
- ASTM B-230, ASTM B-231, ASTM B-609, ASTM B-901, ICEA S-105-692, J-C-30B Federal Specification, RUS accepted