{"product_id":"250-mcm-cathodic-protection-cable","title":"250 MCM HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable | 600V Direct Burial","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis 250 MCM HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable is a specialized, single-conductor wire engineered for use in impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems. It serves as a rugged, high-capacity link between rectifiers and anodes, designed to survive direct burial in aggressive soils or submersion in fresh, brackish, or salt water.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhy Choose 250 MCM HMWPE Cable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStandard power cables are not equipped to handle the unique electrochemical challenges of cathodic protection. The High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation on this 250 MCM conductor is specifically formulated to resist the corrosive gases—such as chlorine and hydrogen—produced at the anode bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChemical Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e The HMWPE jacket is highly resistant to acids, alkalis, and salts common in industrial and marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Burial Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for \"set it and forget it\" reliability when buried directly in earth, eliminating the cost and labor of conduit where permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanical Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e HMWPE offers superior resistance to abrasion and \"cut-through\" damage, ensuring the insulation remains intact during the rigors of heavy-duty installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Purity Copper:\u003c\/b\u003e Features soft-drawn, stranded bare copper for maximum electrical efficiency and a lower voltage drop over long feeder runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 250 MCM HMWPE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 MCM (kcmil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded Bare Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°C (167°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmp Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e255 Amps\u003c\/b\u003e (@ 75°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Black (UV Stabilized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM D-1248, ICEA S-95-658\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransmission Pipelines:\u003c\/b\u003e Used as feeder cables for both positive and negative circuits in oil, gas, and water pipeline systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Tank Farms:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for protecting the bottoms of large-scale above-ground and underground storage tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarine \u0026amp; Coastal Works:\u003c\/b\u003e Protection of steel sheet piles, bulkheads, and jetty structures in saltwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGround Bed Feeds:\u003c\/b\u003e The preferred choice for wiring deep-well or surface-ground-bed anode arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure the design life of the protection system, avoid damaging the insulation during pull-in or backfilling. Any breach in the HMWPE jacket allows the copper conductor to corrode rapidly once energized. In high-chlorine environments, a dual-insulated construction (HALAR\/HMWPE) is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869809978,"sku":"CPC250-250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869842746,"sku":"CPC250-500","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. 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