What does ACWU cable stand for?

Armoured Cable Wet Underground
ACWU, which stands for Armoured Cable Wet Underground, is an armoured cable used for exposed and concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. It is typically constructed with 1 to 4 conductors, wrapped in an aluminum interlocking armour exterior.

What is the difference between Type AC90 and type TECK90 cable?

Type ACWU90 is used for feeders and service entrances, as well as certain dedicated branch circuits in non- combustible buildings. Types AC90, ACWU90 and TECK90 are acceptable for consumer service conductors, although Type AC90 is restricted to services above ground in dry locations.

What is AC90 cable?

AC90 is a flexible interlocked aluminum armoured cable approved for use in open and concealed wiring in dry locations. All AC90 is CSA approved and manufactured with two, three, or four copper conductors insulated with RW90 cross-linked polyethylene rated at 600 volts from #14 to #2 AWG.

Is ACWU direct burial?

ACWU is a building wire primarily designed for direct burial and the use in hazardous conditions. This multi-purpose wire can be used in dry and wet conditions, both as concealed and exposed wiring.

Is ACWU always aluminum?

ACWU is acceptable for use in wet and underground locations as per the Canadian Electrical Code. Cables are manufactured with one two, three, or four 8000 series aluminum ACM conductors insulated with RW90 cross-linked polyethylene rated at 600 volts from #8 AWG to 750 MCM. The bonding conductor is bare aluminum.

Is ACWU a copper?

Electrical Wire & CableACWU 90 Single conductor cables have copper concentric bonding wire. Applications: ACWU90 is used for exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to weather.

What does TECK90 stand for?

In Canada, teck cable is defined by CSA standard C22. 2 No. 131 and carries the type designation of TECK90, the 90 referring to the normal ambient temperature in degrees Celsius that the cable may be used in without de-rating its ampacity.

Is BX the same as ac90?

Type AC Cables, a type of armored cable sometimes referred to as BX cable, have been in use for several decades and are common in commercial and light industrial applications.

What is ACIC cable?

Description. ACIC (Teck Style) is an armored instrumentation cable suitable for installation in cable trays in dry, damp and wet locations or for direct burial and may be extended through sealing glands without removal of the individual shields, when installed in Class 1, Div 2 Hazardous Locations. FT-4 Flame Rated.

What is ACWU90 cable?

NUAL Brand ACWU90 is a factory-produced cable assembly consisting of one to four 90°C rated cross-linked polyethylene insulated conductors and one bare bonding conductor inside a flexible, interlocked aluminum armour. Multi-conductor ACWU90 cables are available in sizes 6 AWG to 750 kcmil.

What type of cable is TECK90?

interlocked armoured cable
Copper Conductor Northern Cables Inc.’s TECK90 is an interlocked armoured cable for use in petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial application environments. TECK90 can be used in open and concealed wiring, direct burial, and in hazardous locations.

What is Teck cable used for?

Teck cable is a very versatile power cable because it may be used where subject to limited mechanical damage, it is resistant to water, petrochemicals, and sunlight. It may be used for direct-earth burial and if properly sealed at the connection point, in explosive atmospheres such as gasoline dispensing stations.

What does TECK90 mean?

Northern Cables Inc.’s TECK90 is an interlocked armoured cable for use in petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial application environments. TECK90 can be used in open and concealed wiring, direct burial, and in hazardous locations.