SE-U
Applications
For above ground electrical service use from the electric utility power service point to the meter or service entrance panel. Under special conditions as permitted, the NEC Type SE Style U can be used for interior wiring as branch circuits to ranges, ovens, cooking units or clothes dryers. This cable is manufactured in accordance with Article 338 of the NEC and meets the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Standard 854. Type SE Style U is approved for installation in accordance with Article 230 of the NEC and has a voltage rating of 600 volts.
Features
- Surface Marking
The jacket surface is ink printed “TYPE SE CABLE STYLE U THHN OR THWN CDRS 600 VOLTS E73061 2 CDRS (SIZE) CU 1 CDR (SIZE) CU (UL).” - Overall Jacket
Extruded protective grey PVC jacket over the taped assembly in accordance with UL Standard 854. - Assembly
Conductors are parallel with the concentric neutral conductor cabled around the conductor assembly. A fiberglass reinforced tape is applied overall. - Concentric Neutral
Bare soft copper, evenly distributed and helically applied over the insulated conductors so as to produce the equivalent AWG size required by UL 854. - Circuit Identification
One conductor black, and one conductor red (or black with a red stripe). - Conductor Jacket
Clear nylon sheath meeting the requirements of UL 83 for THHN or THWN. - Insulation
High dielectric strength, heat and moisture resistant black or colored polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) rated for continuous use at 90°C dry; 75°C wet meeting the requirements of UL 83 for THHN or THWN wire. - Conductors
Bare soft copper per ASTM B 3, Class B concentrically stranded per ASTM B 8.
Product Chart
Ratings
UL Standard 854
UL Standard 83
National Electrical Code Articles 338 & 230

