What Does Use Wire Stand For

U: Underground. S: Service. E: Entrance. So, USE cables stand for underground service entrance cables. Again, for cables to be used underground, they must be able withstand pressure and other elements.

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.

Is use-2 cable direct burial?

When used as Type USE-2, conductor is suitable for use as underground service entrance cable for direct burial at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90° C.