SPEC 87100
Tracer Wire for Gas and Sprinkler Systems for Direct Burial
Construction:
- Conductor:Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
- Insulation:Polyethylene PE
Applications and Features:
Specifications:
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
5448906 | 18 | Solid | 0.040 | 45 | 0.134 | 5 | 10 |
5449013 | 16 | Solid | 0.050 | 45 | 0.144 | 8 | 14 |
5449108 | 14 | Solid | 0.064 | 45 | 0.157 | 13 | 19 |
5449209 | 12 | Solid | 0.080 | 45 | 0.174 | 20 | 27 |
5449306 | 10 | Solid | 0.101 | 45 | 0.193 | 32 | 40 |
5449402 | 8 | Solid | 0.128 | 45 | 0.222 | 50 | 60 |
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
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
5448906 | 18 | 1.0 | 6.669 | 8.425 | - | 14 |
5449013 | 16 | 1.1 | 4.181 | 5.282 | - | 18 |
5449108 | 14 | 1.2 | 2.631 | 3.323 | 20 | 25 |
5449209 | 12 | 1.3 | 1.662 | 2.100 | 25 | 30 |
5449306 | 10 | 1.5 | 1.040 | 1.314 | 35 | 40 |
5449402 | 8 | 1.7 | 0.653 | 0.824 | 50 | 55 |
Revision: 1.000.008
Updated On: July 3, 2024, 10:14 p.m. UTC