Can Ser cable be run in crawl space?

Ok with the overprotection protection prior to entering the home envelope you can run the cable without conduit. With that size cable a perpendicular run no running board is needed according to the NEC 334.15. c this is exposed work in basements and crawl spaces for NM #6 and larger do not need a running board.

Does Ser wire need conduit?





Technically SE cable ran indoors is treated as NM cable…. I’d recommend metallic flex though if a conduit is to be used. Show activity on this post. SER is fine.

How do you run cable through a crawl space?

If you’re running cable through a basement or crawlspace, drill a hole in the bottom plate directly below the box. Feed your fish tape into the wall opening, pushing it up into the hole you made in the top plate. If you’re running cable through a basement or crawl space, push it down to the hole in the bottom plate.

Can you run Ser cable underground?

SER is not constructed for underground use. You need a UF or USE cable or THWN/THWN-2 wire if I understand your application properly. You might want to consult your local electrical supply shop as they would be in a better position to get you the right cable for your job considering local code requirements.

Can I use SER cable for subpanel?

SER is a perfect cable for feeding power to your sub-panel, and, depending on the amount of amps their sub-panels are handling (we’ve seen everywhere from 50 amp to 200 amp sub-panels being serviced), our customers are using all sizes of SER as a sub-panel feeder.

Can Romex be used in a crawl space?





If your crawl space is normally dry, you can use non-metallic wires such as Romex.

What is the difference between SE and Ser cable?

Style SEU cable has two phase conductors surrounded by a concentric neutral while the SER style has two, three or four phase conductors and a bare neutral.”

Can Ser go in conduit?

Replies. SER cannot be placed in conduit if you intend to bury it. If it is at least 18″ or greater above ground, then it can be placed in conduit for additional protection if preferred, but just a reminder to use conduit that maintains at least a 40% free-space within the conduit.

What is SER cable rated for?

600V



SE cable is rated for 600V not to exceed 90C in wet or dry locations. Single conductors are UL Listed Types XHHW/XHHW-2. The cable is rated sunlight resistant.

Is SER cable rated for wet location?

Applications: -SER cable is used as an above ground service entrance cable, a panel feeder and in branch circuits. The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90°C for use in wet and dry locations.

Where can se cable be used?

Type SE cable is often used for interior wiring to supply heating and cooling equipment, appliance branch circuits and for feeders to subpanels.

What is #2 SER cable rated for?



600 volts

The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90_C for use in wet and dry locations. SER cables are LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

What is #4 Ser rated for?

The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90_C for use in wet and dry locations. SER cables are LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.

How many amps is #4 Ser good for?

Ampacity at 90°C: 100 Amps. Ampacity in dwelling: 100 Amps.

What size aluminum wire do I need for 100 amp service?



For 100 AMP service, you’ll need a #4 AWG copper wire or #2 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Make sure to limit your voltage drop to 3% regardless of distance.

How far can you run #2 aluminum wire?

Example calcuation 2 – Aluminum Wire, 1 phase power

Cable run: 400 ft. 1 conductor per phase utilizing a 1000 kcmil Aluminum conductor installed Direct Buried will limit the voltage drop to 2.61% or less when supplying 194 amps for 400.0 feet on a 240 volt 1 phase system.

How many amps will #2 aluminum wire carry?

Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Aluminum or CopperClad Aluminum Conductors

Conductor Size (AWG/KCMIL) 60°C (140°F) TW, UF 75°C (167°F) RHW, THHW, THW, THWN, XHHW, USE, ZW
2 75 90
1 85 100
1/0 100 120
2/0 115 135