So, both cables are used in feeder cables and branch circuits. Then, what is the real difference between their applications?
Despite their similarities, SER and SEU have different anatomy that determines that they should be used during different steps of your electrical project. SEU cable has a neutral conductor, but does not have a ground conductor. Since neutral conductors and ground conductors are connected at the point of service disconnect, SEU cables can only be used up to the service disconnect to avoid significant safety concerns. Meanwhile, SER cables are equipped with neutral and ground conductors, which makes them perfect for use after the service disconnect. The National Electrical Code requires neutral and ground wires to be separated when feeding a panel, so using service ground cables in the way indicated above is crucial to meet NEC's requirements.
The Installation of Service Entrance Cables: Things You Need To Know
It is generally required for a service cable to be installed by a professional. However, if you would like to know more about the installation, you should keep in mind a couple of things. The bare neutral conductor of a SER cable has to be fastened both at the end of the utility pole and the service pole. You can use the combination of an insulator and an archer bolt to attach it efficiently. As a result of this manipulation, the neutral cable and two hot conductors are left for splicing. The ends of the neutral conductor and the two hot conductors are then connected to the service entrance cable, which is pulled through a protective metal hood called "the waterhead." In the installation process, one should allow a 36-inches drip loop that prevents the water from entering. Please remember that the lack of a drip loop may result in corrosion or a short circuit.
Southwire Type SE, Style SER service entrance cable is primarily used to convey power from the service drop to the meter base and from the meter base to the distribution panelboard; however, it may be used in all applications where Type SE cable is permitted. SE may be used in wet or dry above ground locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. The voltage rating is 600 volts.
Content %: Steel: 31.47
Rate Breaking Strength (lbs.): 25,200
OHMS/1000ft: DC at 20ºC: 0.0267
OHMS/1000ft: AC at 75ºC: 0.033
Ampacity: 789 Amps
--100m/Coil with Shrinking Film Wrap, 6 Coils per outer carton.
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Part number |
Insulated Cond(s)Size (AWG/KCM ) |
BareConductor Size(AWG) |
NominalOD (inches) |
Approx.Weight (lbs/1000’) |
Amps at 90°C |
Amps in Dwellin g |
Two Conductor SERplus BareGround |
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8-02ALUMG-SER |
8 |
8 |
0.559 |
109 |
45 |
N/A |
6-02ALUMG-SER |
6 |
6 |
0.630 |
148 |
55 |
N/A |
4-02ALUMG-R-SER |
4 |
6 |
0.720 |
191 |
75 |
N/A |
4-02ALUMG-SER |
4 |
4 |
0.720 |
206 |
75 |
N/A |
2-02ALUMG-R-SER |
2 |
4 |
0.831 |
270 |
100 |
100 |
2-02ALUMG-SER |
2 |
2 |
0.831 |
293 |
100 |
100 |
1-02ALUMG-SER |
1 |
1 |
0.937 |
369 |
115 |
110 |
1/0-02ALUMG-R-SER |
1/0 |
2 |
1.016 |
407 |
135 |
125 |
1/0-02ALUMG-SER |
1/0 |
1/0 |
1.016 |
443 |
135 |
125 |
2/0-02ALUMG-R-SER |
2/0 |
1 |
1.094 |
489 |
150 |
150 |
2/0-02ALUMG-SER |
2/0 |
2/0 |
1.094 |
535 |
150 |
150 |
4/0-02ALUMG-R-SER |
4/0 |
2/0 |
1.291 |
720 |
205 |
200 |
4/0-02ALUMG-SER |
4/0 |
4/0 |
1.291 |
794 |
205 |
200 |
Three Conductor SERplus BareGround |
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8-03ALUMG-SER |
8 |
8 |
0.606 |
143 |
45 |
N/A |
6-03ALUMG-SER |
6 |
6 |
0.689 |
195 |
55 |
N/A |
4-03ALUMG-R-SER |
4 |
6 |
0.776 |
257 |
75 |
N/A |
2-03ALUMG-R-SER |
2 |
4 |
0.902 |
365 |
100 |
100 |
1-03ALUMG-R-SER |
1 |
3 |
1.020 |
461 |
115 |
110 |
1/0-03ALUMG-R-SER |
1/0 |
2 |
1.106 |
556 |
135 |
125 |
2/0-03ALUM-R-SER |
2/0 |
1 |
1.197 |
668 |
150 |
150 |
3/0-03ALUMG-R-SER |
3/0 |
1/0 |
1.307 |
809 |
175 |
175 |
4/0-03ALUMG-R-SER |
4/0 |
2/0 |
1.421 |
987 |
205 |
200 |
250-03ALUMG-R-SER |
250 |
3/0 |
1.601 |
1202 |
230 |
225 |
300-03ALUMG-R-SER |
300 |
4/0 |
1.740 |
1350 |
260 |
250 |
Four Conductor SERplus BareGround |
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2-04ALUMG-R-SER |
2 |
4 |
1.043 |
465 |
100 |
100 |
2/0-04ALUMG-R-SER |
2/0 |
1 |
1.398 |
853 |
150 |
150 |
4/0-04ALUMG-R-SER |
4/0 |
2/0 |
1.673 |
1262 |
205 |
200 |
250-04ALUMG-R-SER |
250 |
3/0 |
1.805 |
1485 |
230 |
225 |
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