SPEC 10043

Copper Service Entrance (SE) Cable Type SEU. THHN

Service Entrance Cable, Type SE. Style SEU. Service Entrance Cable, 600 Volt. Individual Conductors Rated THHN. Jacket and Individual Conductors Sunlight Resistant.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and a Nylon sheath Type THHN
  3. Neutral:Bare soft annealed neutral
  4. Binder:Reinforcement binder
  5. Jacket:Gray Polyvinyl Chloride PVC jacket. Sunlight resistant.

Applications and Features:

Southwire® Type SE, service entrance cable is primarily used to convey power from the service drop to the meter base and from the meter base to the distribution panel board; however, the cable may be used in all applications where Type SE cable is permitted. Voltage rating is 600 volts. SE cables are not permitted underground, with or without a raceway, per NEC 338.12(A)(2).

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 854 Service Entrance Cable
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE E32071 {UL} 2 CDR X AWG 1 CDR X AWG CU TYPE SE CABLE STYLE U TYPE THHN CDRS 600 VOLTS MADE IN USA
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessNum x Neutral SizeJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGmilinchlbs/1000ftlbs/1000ft
    1307571020.101Solid251x10300.301x0.35594129
    130765820.1417351x8300.392x0.608156213
    130815620.1777351x8300.433x0.685223289
    130773620.1777351x6300.433x0.686253320
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeConductor NumberNeutral StrandingMin. Bend RadiusDC Resistance at 25°CAC Resistance at 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity Raceway 60°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 75°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilInchesΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    10211.61.0401.2530.050303540
    8212.60.6530.7860.052405055
    6212.70.4110.4950.051556575
    6212.70.4110.4950.051556575
    *Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

    Revision: 1.000.006

    Updated On: March 21, 2024, 12:34 p.m. UTC