Submersible wire instead of UF - Page 3

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>> Thanks guys. Yes this wire is used down water wells and you can't get
>> any
>> wetter place than under water. It is made up of four twisted
>> individual wires with out a common jacket. The colors are black,
>> white, yellow and green.
>> RO

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>
> I'm curious what type of cable is this? Is there any letter designation
> on the outer jacket or inner conductors? I would think that it would
> have to be like a portable flexible cord to allow for the installation
> and removal of a well pump. Though it may be approved for wells does
> not necessary make it approved for anything else.

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> John Grabowski wrote:

>>> Thanks guys. Yes this wire is used down water wells and you can't get
>>> any
>>> wetter place than under water. It is made up of four twisted individual
>>> wires with out a common jacket. The colors are black, white, yellow and
>>> green.
>>> RO

>> I'm curious what type of cable is this? Is there any letter designation
>> on the outer jacket or inner conductors? I would think that it would
>> have to be like a portable flexible cord to allow for the installation
>> and removal of a well pump. Though it may be approved for wells does not
>> necessary make it approved for anything else.

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> Typical product sheet for the type. This one happens to be 3-conducter
> twisted instead of 4 and some are flat (similar to light cord except
> more/larger conductors) w/ separable strands for termination ease.
> Strictly speaking, no it isn't intended/rated for burial but it'll likely
> last a long time.
> So, while can't recommend it as Code-compliant, it's one of those that if
> OP is in area that doesn't require absolute conformance/inspection it will
> serve the purpose.
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> It says:
> 6 AWG KALAS (UL) THW SUBMERSIBLE PUMP CABLE 600 VOLTS

>>>> Thanks guys. Yes this wire is used down water wells and you can't get
>>>> any
>>>> wetter place than under water. It is made up of four twisted
>>>> individual wires with out a common jacket. The colors are black,
>>>> white, yellow and green.
>>>> RO
>>> I'm curious what type of cable is this? Is there any letter designation
>>> on the outer jacket or inner conductors? I would think that it would
>>> have to be like a portable flexible cord to allow for the installation
>>> and removal of a well pump. Though it may be approved for wells does
>>> not necessary make it approved for anything else.

>> ...
>>
>> Typical product sheet for the type. This one happens to be 3-conducter
>> twisted instead of 4 and some are flat (similar to light cord except
>> more/larger conductors) w/ separable strands for termination ease.
>> Strictly speaking, no it isn't intended/rated for burial but it'll likely
>> last a long time.
>> So, while can't recommend it as Code-compliant, it's one of those that if
>> OP is in area that doesn't require absolute conformance/inspection it
>> will serve the purpose.
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>> --