Direct Burial Electrical Wire Types

Used heavily in commercial electrical work.

Direct burial electrical wire types.

Outdoor wire 12 2 wire southwire uf b outdoor electrical wires direct burial outdoor electrical wires 15 uf wire 14 3 stranded related products 250 ft. Thhn is the most commonly used wire in conduit and cable trays for services in commercial or industrial applications. Decide how much digging you re prepared to do which determines the type of wire you need to use. Available between 16 and 8 gauge.

At wire cable your way we offer a wide range of direct burial cable with various possible applications. These products can withstand exposure to soil moisture and fungus and are rated for wet dry and damp environments. Get free shipping on qualified direct burial wire or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department. Underground cable for running electrical power to a remote location can be installed at different depths depending on the type of conduit and type of wire used.

Romex wire 14 2 romex yellow wire cat6 wire electrical flexible wire outdoor wire casing. Direct burial cable is cable that can be laid directly into the soil without a surrounding conduit. Local codes usually require that the wire be buried at least 18 inches down. Direct burial cable is a special type of electrical wiring or cable that is designed to be buried in a trench underground.

The national electrical code nec has a letter system that makes it easy to quickly identify a wire s capabilities. Below you ll find links to our most popular direct burial cables followed by our categorized full selection. Used for direct burial and suitable for sunlight. Direct burial wire and cable are types of electrical service wire that can be placed directly in the ground without needing protection from conduit.

Electrical cable depth options. Individual thhn wire conductors are run through an aluminum interlocked armor. The individual electrical conducting wires inside the cable are encased in a solid thermoplastic sheath that seals out moisture and protects the conducting wires within. Direct burial cable is built to tolerate heat moisture and other hazards that present themselves when cable is buried underground.

Applications not to exceed 150 volts. Some common codes include thhn xhhw and thw. For a 6 in deep trench use galvanized rigid metal electrical conduit with individual conductors inside.