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Type CPT wire

2.7K views 16 replies 7 participants last post by  Southeast Power  
#1 ·
I just received some crimp sleeves.
I will be using them on 2/0 copper.
I see a reference to CPT type wire.
Does anyone here know what type CPT is? Could it be tinned copper?
 
#4 ·
Err…..

Could find more on CPT cable strippers than CPT wire or cable itself

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations. ... CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
 
#12 ·
The IKL splices are larger internal diameter than the same size standard aluminum compression splice. They are larger to accommodate the larger diameter of acsr. With the internal diameter being larger, it generally takes a smaller size smaller compression sleeve to take a compact stranded wire. So you'll find them marked for example 250 CPT 4/0str 4/0 acsr.
 
#17 ·
This fire pump controller is fed line and load with 3/0 Aluminum. We couldn't get the 2 hour rated cable in Aluminum or in 3/0 copper, we used 2/0 copper in place of the 3/0 Aluminum
 

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