MOBILE HOME FEEDER CABLE

Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable (MHF) is a robust, multi-conductor cable specifically engineered to serve as the main electrical connection, or service entrance cable, for mobile and manufactured homes. It delivers power from the utility source or service pedestal directly to the home's electrical panel. This cable is designed for permanent wiring and is built for extreme durability in demanding environments.

Mobile Home Feeder Cable is purpose-built for several critical applications in manufactured housing:

• New Home Setup: Connecting the service pedestal to a new manufactured home's meter.
• Service Replacement/Upgrade: Replacing existing feeder cable on an existing mobile home.
• Permanent Mobile Structures: Supplying power to park models or other semi-permanent manufactured buildings.
• General Service Entrance: Providing the primary electrical connection from the utility to the dwelling unit.

Yes, Mobile Home Feeder Cable is explicitly rated for direct burial in the earth without the need for conduit for the main trench run. This is due to its robust Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and its Type USE-2 (Underground Service Entrance) rating. According to NEC Table 300.5, the standard burial depth for direct-buried MHF cable (rated up to 600V) is typically 24 inches. However, if installed in approved PVC conduit, the minimum burial depth may be reduced to 18 inches in many jurisdictions. Always consult local electrical codes for specific depth requirements.

Mobile Home Feeder Cable is rated for safe operation at a maximum voltage of 600 volts. It is designed to withstand a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C (194°F) in both wet and dry environments. This high-temperature rating ensures reliable performance under various operating conditions.

Mobile Home Feeder Cable is manufactured to meet rigorous industry standards, ensuring safety and compliance. Key standards include:

• National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70: Approved for use in accordance with NEC requirements, particularly Articles 338.10(B)(4)(a) and 550.10(A).
• UL Listed: Typically listed under UL Standard 44 for Type RHH-RHW-2 and UL Standard 854 for Type USE-2.
• ASTM Standards: Conductors meet ASTM B800 and B801 for AA-8000 series aluminum alloy.
• Federal Specification: Often complies with Federal Specification A-A-59544.

Mobile Home Feeder Cable is constructed for durability and electrical efficiency. It features:

• Conductors: Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum alloy conductors, offering excellent conductivity and flexibility.
• Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, which is sunlight resistant, moisture resistant, and flame retardant.
• Assembly: Typically a quadruplex assembly, meaning four conductors are cabled together. This includes two phase (hot) conductors, one neutral conductor (often identified by white stripes), and one insulated equipment grounding conductor (usually green).

While often similar in construction, Mobile Home Feeder (MHF) cable has specific ratings and configurations that differentiate it:

• MHF Cable: Purpose-built for mobile homes as a service entrance or feeder cable, always carrying a triple rating of RHH, RHW-2, and USE-2, making it suitable for direct burial and indoor applications (often in conduit). It typically includes an insulated ground wire.
• URD Cable (Underground Residential Distribution): Primarily designed for underground utility systems. By itself, URD is not NEC-approved for direct burial or indoor use unless it carries additional ratings like USE-2 or RHH/RHW-2.
• SER Cable (Service Entrance Round): Used for service entrance conductors or feeders to sub-panels, typically above ground or in conduit. It contains insulated conductors and a bare or covered (not insulated) ground wire.
• SEU Cable (Service Entrance Unarmored): A flat, oval cable typically used for service entrance from the meter to the main panel along the exterior of a building. It has two insulated phase conductors surrounded by bare concentric neutral wires and does not have a separate insulated ground.