Description
Used Outdoor for Direct Earth Burial, Resistant to Sunlight and Moisture
Applications:
UF-B is an underground feeder and branch circuit wiring cable. It can be used as an underground feeder from an existing building to outdoor lighting fixtures, pumps, outbuildings and other equipment. Its applications are outlined in Article 340 NEC 2008 and NEC 2011. UF-B is rated at 600 volts. Although it is rated at a conductor temperature of 90ºC dry / wet, its ampacity is limited to 60ºC according to the NEC 2008 AND NEC 2011. UF-B may be directly buried or installed where exposed to sunlight. When used as an NM cable it must comply with the requirements in NEC 2008 and NEC 2011 Article 334.
Standards:
ASTM – B3 and B-8
UL Standard 83
UL Standard 493
Federal Specification A-A-59544
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2011 Edition
RoHS/REACH
Construction:
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with a nylon covering. Color coded phase identification.
Jacket:Sunlight and moisture resistant gray PVC.
Specifications:
Size:8 AWG
Number of Conductors:2
PVC Insulation Thickness:0.035 inches
Ground Wire Size:10 AWG
Nylon Thickness:0.005 inches
Nominal Cable Dimensions:0.678 inches x 0.302 inches
Weight per Foot: 0.222 lbs
Allowable Ampacity: 40 Amps
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