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500 MCM Cable weight and amps

500 MCM Cable weight and amps

500 MCM Cable weight and amps

(OP)
Does anyone know the weight per foot of 500 MCM 3 conductor cable and amps capability?

thanks in advance,

Drax

RE: 500 MCM Cable weight and amps

Approx 6.3 lb/ft, 395Amps for 90deg C

RE: 500 MCM Cable weight and amps

Suggestion: It will vary with the cable construction. Visit
http://www.generalcable.com
etc. for more info

RE: 500 MCM Cable weight and amps

What is insulation type?  Is it shield?  Lead covered?

RE: 500 MCM Cable weight and amps

(OP)
It is shielded underground utility cable.

RE: 500 MCM Cable weight and amps

6.5Lbs per foot / 430A for a thhn 90C

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