Are service entrance (Types SER and SEU) cables suitable for use as branch circuits in residential applications?
Yes. Alcan Cable's STABILOY® Service Entrance Cable (SER and SEU) products are suitable for use as branch circuits in dwelling units. They are frequently used for heating and air conditioning equipments, ranges, dryers and similar equipment within homes. The ampacity is to be determined in accordance with NEC-2008 Table 310.16.
Is your SEU or SER style cable rated for tray cable?
No, our SE cable is not listed for cable tray applications.
What does "STYLE U" represent on your "TYPE SE CABLE"?
SER has a separate bare equipment grounding conductor, while SEU has the individual strands of a bare conductor wrapped around the insulated conductors. Although the history of the cable is sometimes debated, most sources indicate that the "R" stands for round and the "U" stands for unarmored.
What does the "R" in SER Cable represent?
SER has a separate bare equipment grounding conductor, while SEU has the individual strands of a bare conductor wrapped around the insulated conductors. Although the history of the cable is sometimes debated, most sources indicate that the "R" stands for round and the "U" stands for unarmored.
Where can I find damage curves for STABILOY® AA-8030, Type SE cable, Style R, XHHW-2, 600 V, 3 CDRS, 2 AWG for use in a coordination study?
Conductor damage curves are published in ICEA Publication P-32-382 and can also be calculated using SKM Software.
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