What is UF-B W G wire?

UF-B cable is typically used as an underground feeder cable to distribute power from an existing building to outdoor lighting fixtures, pumps, outbuildings and other outdoor equipment. The cable can also be used as direct burial cable. Its applications are outlined in Article 340 NEC 2008 and NEC 2011.

What is the difference between UF and UF-B wire?

Outdoors- Critical Difference. The most crucial difference between UF and NM-B is that the latter is prohibited for outdoor use. Though UF and NM-B have many things in common, NM-B wire can quickly rot if mistakenly used outside because it does not have the extra-protection of UF-B.

What is UF-B cable?

​Type UF-B (Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable) is generally used in underground, direct burial installations as branch circuits and/or feeders to outside floodlights, sewer pumps and motors, electric gates and other loads typically supplied from a distribution system.

What is Type UF-B 12 2 wire?

UF-B is an underground feeder and branch circuit wiring cable. It can be used as an underground feeder from an existing building to outdoor lighting fixtures, pumps, outbuildings and other equipment. Its applications are outlined in Article 340 NEC 2008 and NEC 2011.

What kind of wire do you use at Menards?

Use our electrical service wire and cableto supply power to your home. With our selection of bare copper electrical grounding wire, you can safely ground a variety of electrical equipment. In addition to our selection of wire and cable, Menards® offers many primary wireoptions to install a variety of projects.

What can Southwire UF-B wire be used for?

Southwire’s copper UF-B cable is used in applications that include outside lamp posts, pumps and other loads. It can also be used for outbuildings such as garages and barns. UF-B feeds from a distribution point in an existing building. UF-B has a heat capacity of 90°C and is rated at 600-Volt.

How many watts can a 10 / 2 UF-B cable handle?

Provide feedback. I know it can handle 600 volts but how many watts can it handle at once ? 10/2 UF-B Cable is rated for 30 Amps per the NEC. For a 120 Volt circuit, this would lead to 120V x 30A = 3600 Watts (at full load of 30 Amps).

What is the heat capacity of UF-B wire?

UF-B feeds from a distribution point in an existing building. UF-B has a heat capacity of 90°C and is rated at 600-Volt. UL Listed and CSA Certified.