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Note: These ratings are based on a 90°C conductor temperature. Most residential 200A services use 4/0 Aluminum to satisfy the 75°C terminal requirements of the breaker. Always consult with your local electrical inspector to ensure the cable meets your specific load and environmental requirements.
URD stands for Underground Residential Distribution. It is a category of electrical cable specifically engineered for direct burial in the earth. Unlike standard indoor wire, URD is built with rugged XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation that is chemically designed to resist moisture, soil acids, and mechanical pressure without needing a protective outer jacket or conduit.
Yes, it is specifically designed for Direct Burial. Its XLPE insulation is rated for long-term exposure to soil moisture and chemicals. For safety, ensure it is buried at the depth required by your local code (usually 24 inches) and use a layer of sand or stone-free fill to protect the insulation from sharp debris.
Pro Tip: Even though it's direct burial, running it through a PVC sleeve where it leaves the ground protects it from weed-whackers and lawnmowers.
Modern Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers can create unbalanced loads and harmonic distortion. Using Earlham 4/0 ensures that your neutral conductor is just as capable as your phase legs, preventing the neutral from overheating during long, continuous charging cycles. It is the best way to "future-proof" commercial EV infrastructure.
You can use standard large-gauge wire strippers and cutters. However, you must use AL9CU rated lugs and apply an antioxidant joint compound to the stripped ends. This prevents the aluminum from oxidizing, which is vital for maintaining a cool, safe connection over time.
Choose Earlham if your project involves heavy single-phase loads on a three-phase system or if your local utility company mandates that the neutral conductor matches the size of the phase conductors.
Aluminum URD is the industry standard for underground utility feeds because it is significantly more cost-effective and lighter than copper. At the 4/0 size, aluminum provides the necessary ampacity for large residential and commercial feeds at a fraction of the cost of copper.
Due to the four full-sized conductors, the assembly is quite large (approx. 1.68–1.70 inches OD).
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