Ser Cable In Conduit Underground

I just assumed it was a code violation to use the ser cable in underground conduit but coudn t find the code reference that prohibits this.

Ser cable in conduit underground.

Find the type of conduit that you want to use in table 4. For use in almost all applications where type se cable is allowed. Conduit cable fill chart this chart for conduit size for cable is based on the 2017 nec and uses common conduit types and wires. The product meets the useb 90 cable requirements of csa.

Estimator project manager in trade since. Csa teck 90 non shielded cables. Laying uf underground feeder cable directly into the ground. Csa hvteck armoured cables.

Conduit run is less than ten feet with a lb on each end. Useb90 useb 90 underground service entrance cable consists of two compact aluminum conductors individually insulated with rw90 xlpe insulation laid in parallel with a helical plain copper wire serving and an overall pvc jacket covering. 2 2 2 4 al ser service entry electrical cable can be used in wet and dry locations up to 90 c or 194 f. You have to size the conduit based on the external fattest dimension of the cable.

I prefer not to pull cable with an outer covering in any conduit. I m feeding a sub panel and the run will take it outside then back in again. The copper wire serving is the neutral. I was just wanting to know if using the ser cable in this manner would be a code violation.

Ser cable installed in conduit. Sim pull cable in conduit. Hi score duplex underground service entrance. Also is se run inside through the floor joists.

This cable is primarily used as a panel feeder in multiple unit dwellings. Underground cable for running electrical power to a remote location can be installed at different depths depending on the type of conduit and type of wire used. If you re using electrical metal tubing emt conduit you ll see that the closest size that you need is a 1 in conduit which gives you a 39 fill. The southwire company 500 ft.

In over 30 years i ve never used the stuff. Posted september 08 2001 at 12 26 am can anyone find a reference in the code that prohibits se or ser cable from being installed in underground. This is known as direct burial and if you do this the uf cable must be at least 24 inches below the surface of the ground to minimize the chance of the cable being pierced by routine shoveling. Ordering strong brand names.

For a 6 in deep trench use galvanized rigid metal electrical conduit with individual conductors inside. 2 2 2 4 al ser the southwire company 500 ft. You can run ser in as much conduit as you want just not underground. I haven t run se cable so i have a question.

I figured 1 1 2 sch 80 pvc. He was fine with that.