SPEC 83350

Transformer Riser Wire, Protected Ground Wire (PGW), Cathodic Protection (CP) Cables, LLDPE

Black Polyethylene Covered. Solid or Stranded Soft Drawn Copper Conductor

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Conductors are solid or stranded compressed copper
  2. Covering:Black Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) also known as High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)

Applications and Features:

Used as covered grounding conductors, protected ground wires (PGW), cathodic protection (CP) cables, or on transformers as connection between line conductor and transformer primary bushing in applications where protection from momentary contact from wildlife is needed. Although not treated as an insulation, the thermoplastic polyethylene covering does provide an increased level of protection from momentary grounded contacts caused by wildlife, excessive wind and tree limbs or other grounded objects in the proximity of the high voltage lead. May be used on distribution system voltages up to 35kV line-to-line.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ICEA S-70-547 Weather Resistant Polyethylene Covers Conductors
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. StrandsDiameter Over ConductorInner Layer ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/Kcmil#inchmilinchlb/1000ft
    109298270.283450.373226
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

    Revision: 1.000.001

    Updated On: April 3, 2024, 3:38 p.m. UTC