Is Use Wire Direct Burial

The most common types of direct burial cable used in residential projects are underground service entrance (USE) and underground feeder (UF). Type USE cable is usually black and is most often used for buried lines that bring power from the utility’s transformer to individual houses.

Can you put Use-2 wire in a conduit?

USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 aluminum building wire is rated for direct burial and intended for general purpose applications utilized in conduit, underground in conduit, or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch-circuit wiring.

Can I run use cable in conduit?

Yes, NM cable can be in conduit. In fact. NEC calls for it to be in conduit, when protection from physical damage is required.