SPEC 10036

UF-B Copper Cable

Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable. 600 Volt. Copper Conductors. PVC Insulation/Nylon Sheath. Sunlight, Moisture, and Fungus Resistant Overall PVC Jacket.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Solid soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 or class B compressed stranded soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:All phases and neutral are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with Nylon Sheath
  3. Ground:Solid soft drawn bare copper
  4. Jacket:Gray Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket. Sunlight, moisture and fungus resistant.

Applications and Features:

Southwire® copper UF-B cable is generally used as a feeder to outside post lamps, pumps, and other loads or apparatuses fed from a distribution point in an existing building as specified in the National Electrical Code®. UF-B cable may be used underground, including direct burial. Multiple conductor UF-B cable may be used for interior branch circuit wiring in residential or agricultural buildings at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified by the National Electrical Code. UF-B can be used in applications permitted for NMC in Section 334.10(B) of the National Electrical Code. Voltage rating for UF-B cable is 600 volts.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 493 Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cables
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • NEC National Electrical Code NFPA 70
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE E30445 (UL) XX AWG CU X CDR WITH XX AWG GROUND TYPE UF-B 600 VOLTS SUNLIGHT RESISTANT
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGmilinchlbs/1000ftlbs/1000ft
    14 AWG | Solid
    1305751430.064Solid201x14300.168x0.5814997
    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 NumberMin. Bend RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance at 25°CAC Resistance at 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity Raceway 75°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilInchesLbsΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    14 AWG | Solid
    1432.3982.6313.1700.0582025
    *Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC section 340.80 and Table 310.16. See Also NEC section 310.15 for additional requirements.

    Revision: 1.000.004

    Updated On: Nov. 8, 2024, 6:51 p.m. UTC