{"id":8338,"date":"2025-05-27T10:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T02:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8338"},"modified":"2025-05-28T09:49:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T01:49:34","slug":"what-is-4-0-4-0-4-0-2-0-direct-burial-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8338","title":{"rendered":"What is 4\/0-4\/0-4\/0-2\/0 Direct Burial Cable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{&#8220;main-title&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;main-title&#8221;,&#8221;title&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;subtitle&#8221;:&#8221;The 4\/0-4\/0-4\/0-2\/0 Direct Burial Cable, also known as 4\/0 Quadruplex URD Cable, is a type of underground aluminum distribution cable designed for secondary power distribution systems. 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It\u2019s commonly used to deliver power from a pad-mounted transformer to a residential or light commercial building, especially in underground utility systems.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<div id=\"attachment_4272\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='https:\/\/totcables.com\/aerial-bundle-cable-abc\/aluminum-urd-cable\/quadruplex-urd-cable-aluminum-secondary-underground-direct-burial-cable-600v-2\/'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4272\" class='size-full wp-image-4272' src='https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Quadruplex-URD-Cable-Aluminum-Secondary-Underground-Direct-Burial-Cable-600V.jpg' alt='Quadruplex URD Cable Aluminum Secondary Underground Direct Burial Cable 600V' width='280' height='210'><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quadruplex URD Cable Aluminum Secondary Underground Direct Burial Cable 600V<\/p><\/div>\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='511' data-end='536'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f527.svg' alt='\ud83d\udd27'> Cable Configuration<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='538' data-end='885'>The cable is called <strong data-start='558' data-end='577'>4\/0-4\/0-4\/0-2\/0<\/strong> because it has <strong data-start='593' data-end='627'>three 4\/0 AWG phase conductors<\/strong> and <strong data-start='632' data-end='665'>one 2\/0 AWG neutral conductor<\/strong>. The larger gauge (4\/0) wires are used to carry the phase power, while the smaller 2\/0 gauge wire serves as the neutral. The conductors are twisted together in a quadruplex configuration to form a single cable assembly.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='887' data-end='901'>Breakdown:<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='902' data-end='1108'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='902' data-end='943'>\\n\n<p data-start='904' data-end='943'><strong data-start='904' data-end='925'>Phase A Conductor<\/strong>: 4\/0 AWG Aluminum<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='944' data-end='985'>\\n\n<p data-start='946' data-end='985'><strong data-start='946' data-end='967'>Phase B Conductor<\/strong>: 4\/0 AWG Aluminum<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='986' data-end='1027'>\\n\n<p data-start='988' data-end='1027'><strong data-start='988' data-end='1009'>Phase C Conductor<\/strong>: 4\/0 AWG Aluminum<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1028' data-end='1108'>\\n\n<p data-start='1030' data-end='1108'><strong data-start='1030' data-end='1051'>Neutral Conductor<\/strong>: 2\/0 AWG Aluminum (usually with yellow stripe or jacket)<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1110' data-end='1232'>This specific arrangement helps balance the electrical load and ensures reliable power transmission over medium distances.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1234' data-end='1260'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/2699.svg' alt='\u2699\ufe0f'> Construction Details<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_16hzy_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='1262' data-end='1986'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='1262' data-end='1363'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1262' data-end='1363'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1262' data-end='1284' data-col-size='sm'>Component<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1284' data-end='1363' 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data-end='1697'>Identification<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1700' data-end='1779' data-col-size='md'>Neutral marked with yellow stripe or full yellow jacket<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1780' data-end='1882'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1780' data-end='1803' data-col-size='sm'><strong data-start='1782' data-end='1792'>Rating<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1803' data-end='1882' data-col-size='md'>600 Volts, suitable for <strong data-start='1829' data-end='1846'>direct burial<\/strong> or <strong data-start='1850' data-end='1871'>duct installation<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1883' data-end='1986'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1883' data-end='1906' data-col-size='sm'><strong data-start='1885' data-end='1900'>Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='1906' data-end='1986' data-col-size='md'>90\u00b0C wet or dry, sunlight resistant, USE-2 rated<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\\n<\/table>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='absolute end-0 flex items-end'><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1988' data-end='2044'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/2705.svg' alt='\u2705'> Key Features of 4\/0-4\/0-4\/0-2\/0 Direct Burial Cable<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2046' data-end='2557'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2046' data-end='2162'>\\n\n<p data-start='2048' data-end='2162'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/26a1.svg' alt='\u26a1'> <strong data-start='2050' data-end='2084'>High Current Carrying Capacity<\/strong>: 4\/0 AWG aluminum ensures reliable power delivery for secondary distribution.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2163' data-end='2252'>\\n\n<p data-start='2165' data-end='2252'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f327.svg' alt='\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f'> <strong data-start='2169' data-end='2192'>Direct Burial Rated<\/strong>: No conduit required \u2014 saves on installation time and cost.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2253' data-end='2358'>\\n\n<p data-start='2255' data-end='2358'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f321.svg' alt='\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f'> <strong data-start='2259' data-end='2278'>XLPE Insulation<\/strong>: Provides excellent resistance to heat, moisture, abrasion, oil, and chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2359' data-end='2452'>\\n\n<p data-start='2361' data-end='2452'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f30d.svg' alt='\ud83c\udf0d'> <strong data-start='2364' data-end='2391'>Environmentally Durable<\/strong>: Designed to perform in underground, wet, or dry conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2453' data-end='2557'>\\n\n<p data-start='2455' data-end='2557'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f4dc.svg' alt='\ud83d\udcdc'> <strong data-start='2458' data-end='2475'>UL 854 Listed<\/strong> &amp; <strong data-start='2478' data-end='2494'>RUS Accepted<\/strong>: Meets industry standards for safety and utility applications.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2559' data-end='2584'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f4e6.svg' alt='\ud83d\udce6'> Common Applications<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2586' data-end='2834'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2586' data-end='2630'>\\n\n<p data-start='2588' data-end='2630'>Underground residential power distribution<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2631' data-end='2678'>\\n\n<p data-start='2633' data-end='2678'>Secondary service from pad-mount transformers<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2679' data-end='2741'>\\n\n<p data-start='2681' data-end='2741'>Direct burial in residential subdivisions or commercial lots<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2742' data-end='2774'>\\n\n<p data-start='2744' data-end='2774'>Utility-to-meter installations<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2775' data-end='2834'>\\n\n<p data-start='2777' data-end='2834'>Load-side service cable in rural electrification projects<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2836' data-end='2886'><img class='emoji' role='img' draggable='false' src='https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f19a.svg' alt='\ud83c\udd9a'> How is it Different from Standard URD Cable?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2888' data-end='3260'>While <strong data-start='2894' data-end='2907'>URD cable<\/strong> comes in various configurations (duplex, triplex, quadruplex), the <strong data-start='2975' data-end='3000'>4\/0-4\/0-4\/0-2\/0 cable<\/strong> specifically refers to a <strong data-start='3026' data-end='3040'>quadruplex<\/strong> layout with <strong data-start='3053' data-end='3081'>heavier phase conductors<\/strong>, making it suitable for <strong data-start='3106' data-end='3134'>higher load requirements<\/strong>. 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