Southwire’s RWU90 is designed for direct earth burial (with protection as required by the inspecting authority). For service entrance above or below ground. The minimum recommended installation temperature is minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures). Maximum conductor temperature is 90°C. Note: Standard black is sunlight resistant and marked "SR". Standard coloured insulation is not sunlight resistant. SIMpull® technology on sizes #8 and larger. Cable can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication.
Cond. Size | 4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG | |
Conductor Number | 1 1 | |
Cond. Strands | 19 19 | |
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) | 0.512 1.30 | inch cm |
Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) | 95 2.41 | mils mm |
Approx. OD (in) (cm) | 0.698 1.77 | inch cm |
Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 653 972 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 739 1100 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
* Ampacities derived from the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code Table 1 for not more than three insulated copper conductors, rated not more than 5000 V and unshielded, in raceway or cable (based on an ambient temperature of 30 °C)