{"product_id":"250-mcm-3-conductor-direct-burial-aluminum-mc-cable","title":"250 MCM 3C Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground (PVC Jacketed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Engineered for maximum power capacity and tough underground environments, 250 MCM 3-Conductor Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable delivers complete feeder protection without the added labor or expense of installing underground conduit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis heavy-duty cable features three 250 MCM compact-stranded aluminum conductors and one #2 AWG aluminum ground conductor, protected by an interlocked aluminum armor and covered in a rugged, moisture-proof, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket. Fully approved per NEC Article 330 for direct earth burial, wet locations, and cable tray applications, it is the ultimate cost-effective solution for 200A–250A commercial service distribution, industrial subpanels, and utility power runs.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits: 250 MCM-3C Direct Burial Alum MC Cable + Ground\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Burial Approved (No Conduit Required):\u003c\/b\u003e The extruded PVC outer jacket isolates the interlocked aluminum armor from moisture, soil chemicals, and ground rot, allowing you to lay cable directly into open trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Capacity 250 MCM Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Features three 250 MCM phase conductors and one #1 AWG bare ground—ideal for commercial main service entrances, large industrial subpanels, and high-amp machinery feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact Stranded AA-8000 Aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with lightweight AA-8000 series aluminum alloy that reduces overall cable diameter, making it easier to pull through tight bends without sacrificing ampacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior Mechanical Armor:\u003c\/b\u003e The flexible interlocked aluminum armor shields internal wires from soil shifts, sharp rocks, crushed backfill, and physical impacts during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Flame Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to handle direct exposure to sunlight, wet locations, and indoor\/outdoor transitions seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications: 250 MCM 3 Conductor Direct Burial Alum MC Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 MCM (kcmil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Power Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 AWG Bare Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Colors (240V ) :\u003c\/b\u003e Black, White, Red \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Type:\u003c\/b\u003e XLPE \/ XHHW-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e AIA (Aluminum Interlocked Armor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Outer Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e PVC - Black (Sunlight \u0026amp; 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B801, NEC 518.4, NEC 520.5, NEC 645.5, and NEC 300.22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon 250 MCM-3 Alum MC Cable PVC Jacket Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Commercial Feeders \u0026amp; Subpanels:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivering high-capacity power from utility disconnects to 200A–250A commercial distribution boards and industrial subpanels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Utility Facility Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Routing heavy 3-phase power across manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, wastewater facilities, and industrial job sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderground Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Running direct-buried main feeders between separate commercial buildings, agricultural complexes, and heavy machinery workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Fulfillment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut to Length:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold by the foot or in custom master reel quantities to match your exact trench footprint and minimize scrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast Processing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships directly from closest regional distribution hubs with stock to guarantee minimal transit times and reduced freight costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubmittal Assistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Need cut sheets or manufacturer technical data sheets for engineering approval? Call our sales team directly at 833-268-8644 for immediate jobsite support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02093c4c4f149f2c-513\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note: \u003c\/b\u003eTo prevent structural degradation from galvanic corrosion, installers must utilize dual-rated AL7CU or AL9CU mechanical compression lugs or mechanical split-bolts when joining this aluminum cable to copper busbars or breaker terminals. Penetrox or similar antioxidant joint compound must be thoroughly applied to all bare aluminum conductors before final structural torquing. While the PVC jacket isolates the interior armor against direct soil or chemical contact, minimum trench depth profiles must strictly comply with NEC Article 300.5 tables (typically requiring 24 inches of earth cover for direct-buried cables not under concrete paths, or 18 inches beneath standard structural landscapes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Large-scale high-voltage feeder systems and underground distribution paths must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical building enforcement, and relevant safety parameters. Always cross-reference the official product submittal data sheet from the chosen manufacturer prior to finalizing structural configurations or executing structural cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. 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