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2-2-2-4 cable

31K views 16 replies 12 participants last post by  Speedy Petey 
#1 ·
We are rewiring a residential remodel and the owner has decided to remove the ceiling for an exposed beam look.
We need to closely follow some of the existing spaces in the dwelling to conceal the feeder.
This means that running any type of conduit is out.
We don't see much of it here but I know some of you guys run a 2-2-2-4 cable from the exterior panel into the interior panel.
I realize that USE is only for underground and has no fire rating.
That leaves us with SE cable. I understand that SE can originate from an exterior panel when protected from physical abuse. I have to assume regular Schedule 40 PVC would be the best way to go.

My question for those with experienced with this wiring method:
Is 2-2-2-4 SE the proper cable to bring in for an interior sub panel?
My load calculation is just under 80 amps.
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
I think I am OK with the #2.
I see that SER has a bare neutral. This to me, seems like there is no ground.
If so, this isn't for me as I will need to bring in a 4 wire cable from the meter main I have outside.
Does SER come in 4 wire?
I didnt see it in the Southwire description.
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
I scoured the Southwire site and found that four wire is now called 3 wire and five wire is now called four wire.
So, I just have to go with knowing that SER is the cable type and I will use 4-4-4-2 and put it on an 80 or 90 amp breaker.
 
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