Triplex Copper XLPE Service Drop Neutral - Messenger

Copper Conductors With Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulation.

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Construction:

Conductor:Conductors are stranded, compressed copper
Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Messenger:Hard Drawn Copper

Applications and Features:

Primarily used for 120 volt overhead service applications such as street lighting, outdoor lighting, and temporary service for construction. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase-to-phase or less and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C for crosslinked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.

Specifications:

ASTM B1 Hard-Drawn Copper

ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors

ICEA S-76-474 Standard for Neutral-Supported Power Cable Assemblies with Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600V

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Code Word	Phase Cond. Size	Phase Strand	Dia. Over Phase Conductor	Phase Insul. Thickness	Dia. Over Phase Insulation	Neutral Cond. Size	Neutral Strand	Approx. OD	Approx. Weight
		AWG/Kcmil	No.	inch	mil	inch	AWG/Kcmil	No.	inch	lb/1000ft
TBA	Gothic	6	7	0.177	30	0.237	6	7	0.514	370

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Code Word	Phase Cond. Size	Neutral Rated Breaking Strength	DC Resistance @ 25°C	AC Resistance @ 75°C	Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz	GMR	Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C
	AWG/Kcmil	lb	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	ft	Amp
Gothic	6	1228	0.411	0.495	0.051	0.005	95 / 105

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Updated On: July 20, 2024, 12:05 a.m. UTC