8-8-8-8 ALUMINUM SER CABLE

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8-8-8-8 ALUMINUM SER CABLE

Allowable Ampacity for 8-8-8-8 ALUMINUM SER CABLE at 60°C: 35 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 8-8-8-8 ALUMINUM SER CABLE at 75°C: 40 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 8-8-8-8 ALUMINUM SER CABLE at 90°C: 45 Amps

Applications:

8-8-8-8 Aluminum SER cable is mainly used for residential and light commercial panel feeders and branch circuits. It is rated for 600V and designed for use in both wet and dry locations with an operating temperature of 90°C.

This particular 8-8-8-8 size is suitable for:

• Subpanel feeds in residential applications (typically 40-50A service).

• Feeding breaker panels in small homes, detached garages, and workshops.

• Supplying power to large appliances such as HVAC systems and electric ranges.

• Short-run feeder cables in light commercial settings.

Also Known As:

8-8-8-8 type r cable, 8-8-8-8 service entrance cable, 8-8-8-8 ser cable, 8-8-8-8 aluminum ser cable, 8-8-8-8 aluminum service entrance cable, 8-8-8-8 electrical entrance cable, 8-8-8-8 aluminum wire.

Standards:

Ampacities based on National Electric Code, 2005 edition, section 310-15

60°C when terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 Amps or less or marked for 14 gauge through 1 gauge conductors

70°C when terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 Amps or marked for conductors larger than 1 gauge

90°C wet or dry locations

For dwelling units, conductors shall be permitted at listed ampacities to be utilized as 120/240 volt, 3-wire, single phase service conductors that supply the total load