SPEC 83227

Triplex XLPE Service Drop. AAC Neutral - Messenger

Aluminum Conductors With Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulation.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Conductors are stranded, compressed 1350-H19 aluminum
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
  3. Messenger:AAC Neutral

Applications and Features:

Used to supply power, usually from a pole-mounted transformer, to the user's service head where connection to the service entrance cable is made. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase-to-phase or less and at conductor temperatures 90°C for crosslinked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B230 Aluminum, 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B231 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
  • ASTM B901 Standard Specification for Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction. (The number of strands for both phase and neutral may differ)
  • ICEA S-76-474 Standard for Neutral-Supported Power Cable Assemblies with Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600V
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCode WordPhase Cond. SizePhase StrandDia. Over Phase ConductorPhase Insul. ThicknessDia. Over Phase InsulationNeutral Cond. SizeApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo.inchmilinchAWG/Kcmilinchlb/1000ft
    TBAHaiotis610.162450.25260.54497
    TBAPatella670.178450.26860.579103
    TBAFusus410.204450.29440.636145
    104729Oyster470.225450.31540.68154
    104737Clam270.283450.37320.806233
    623542Mussel270.283450.37340.806224
    TBAPurpura1/090.352600.4721/01.02368
    104745Murex1/070.357600.4771/01.03374
    TBATrophon2/0110.395600.5152/01.112456
    104760Nassa2/070.402600.5222/01.128462
    104786Melita3/0170.443600.5633/01.216559
    104794Portunus4/0180.498600.6184/01.335696
    250407Nannynose336.4190.645800.805336.41.7401114
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    1. The actual number of strands may differ for single input wire per ASTM B901
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Code WordPhase Cond. SizeNeutral Rated Breaking StrengthDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzGMRAllowable Ampacity In Air 90°C
    AWG/KcmillbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftftAmp
    Haiotis65630.65230.83630.03180.005385
    Patella65630.66530.8530.03270.005485
    Fusus48810.410.52580.03010.0066115
    Oyster48810.41830.53630.0310.0068115
    Clam213500.26310.33730.02960.0086150
    Mussel213500.26310.33730.02960.0086150
    Purpura1/019900.16530.2120.02990.0107205
    Murex1/019900.16530.2120.02990.0108205
    Trophon2/025100.13120.16820.0290.0121235
    Nassa2/025100.13120.16820.02930.0122235
    Melita3/033100.1040.13350.0280.0139275
    Portunus4/040200.08250.10590.02730.0157315
    Nannynose336.461460.05190.06670.02740.0204420
    Notes:
    1. DC resistances include a 1% length factor for plexing.
    2. Inductive reactance assumes the neutral is carrying current.
    3. Phase conductors assumed to be reverse lay stranded, compressed construction.
    4. Phase spacing assumes cables are touching.
    5. Resistances shown are for the phase conductor only.
    6. Sizes of AAAC neutrals are not the AAAC size, but are the size of an ACSR of equal diameter.
    7. Ampacity based on conductor temperature of 90°; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.

    Neutral Code Word

    Size-StrandsCode WordOD (inches)
    #6-7Peachbell0.184
    #4-7Rose0..232
    #2-7Iris0.292
    1/0-7Poppy0.368
    2/0-7Aster0.414
    3/0-19Primrose0.470
    4/0-19Sunflower0.528
    336.4-19Tulip0.665

    Revision: 1.000.000

    Updated On: Dec. 11, 2023, 9:29 p.m. UTC