Applications
Type USE-RHH-RHW-2 building wire and service cable is recognized for use as general purpose wiring at a maximum conductor temperature of 90ºC in wet or dry locations for installation in air, conduit or other recognized raceways and for direct burial in circuits not exceeding 600 volts.

Construction
Compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum alloy conductor, black abrasion, heat, moisture and sunlight resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation.

Standards
  • UL Standards 44 (RHW or RHH)
  • UL standard 854 (USE-2)
  • Federal specification JC-30B NEC
  • ASTM B800, B801, B836 as applicable.
Ampacity
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, the latest edition.
Unit of Measure
Items
AL USE-2/RHH/RHW-2

USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 Direct Burial Aluminum Conductor 600V, 90°C Wet or Dry

AL USE-2/RHH/RHW-2

USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 Direct Burial Aluminum Conductor 600V, 90°C Wet or Dry

AL USE-2/RHH/RHW-2

USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 Direct Burial Aluminum Conductor 600V, 90°C Wet or Dry

AL USE-2/RHH/RHW-2

USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 Direct Burial Aluminum Conductor 600V, 90°C Wet or Dry

AL USE-2/RHH/RHW-2

USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 Direct Burial Aluminum Conductor 600V, 90°C Wet or Dry
Size
(AWG or kcmil)
N/A 8 N/A 6 N/A 4 N/A 2 N/A 1
Stranding N/A 7/W N/A 7/W N/A 7/W N/A 7/W N/A 18/w
Insulation
Thickness
(mils)
N/A 60 mls N/A 60 mls N/A 60 mls N/A 60 mls N/A 80 mls
Outside
Diameter
N/A .266 Inches N/A .290 Inches N/A .334 Inches N/A .390 Inches N/A .460 Inches
Weight
(lb/1000 ft)
N/A 37 Lbs N/A 49 Lbs N/A 65 Lbs N/A 94 Lbs N/A 125 Lbs
Ampacity
90 ºC
N/A 45 Amps N/A 60 Amps N/A 75 Amps N/A 100 Amps N/A 115 Amps