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  • Mar 12, 2012, 02:42 PM
    PDPCBET
    Walker instead of Appaloosa?
    Is there any reason why I should NOT use a Walker quadruplex cable which I received instead of the Appaloosa I was expecting?
    The application is 88 feet overhead pole to pole.
  • Mar 13, 2012, 07:40 AM
    tkrussell
    I can find specs on Appaloosa, it is a 4 wire #4/0 ACSR

    http://www.generalcable.com/NR/rdonl...Y0015R0410.pdf

    I cannot find specs on Walker. Can you provide specs so we can compare?
  • Mar 13, 2012, 01:11 PM
    PDPCBET
    I had answered four hours ago but maybe it did't go.

    I made an error in the name of the cable I received and it is actually called Walking!

    It's a 4/0 quadruplex but with an aluminum messenger wire rather than steel.
  • Mar 14, 2012, 02:28 AM
    tkrussell
    I am unable to find Walking also, if it does not have a steel messenger, I doubt it is suitable for aerial installation.
  • Mar 14, 2012, 12:56 PM
    PDPCBET
    Southwire's site says the Walking has a 6201 aluminum alloy messenger wire which they say is the same 4/0 size and stronger than the steel!
    (8560 lbs for Walking vs. 8350 for the Appaloosa)
  • Mar 14, 2012, 01:16 PM
    stanfortyman
    What could you possibly need 4/0 free air wire for?
  • Mar 14, 2012, 01:34 PM
    tkrussell
    Looks like your all set:

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PDPCBET View Post
    Southwire's site says the Walking has a 6201 aluminum alloy messenger wire which they say is the same 4/0 size and stronger than the steel!!
    (8560 lbs for Walking vs. 8350 for the Appaloosa)

  • Mar 14, 2012, 02:01 PM
    PDPCBET
    I wanted to use 1/0 but with aluminum wire (cost) and the 100 feet I am going to get to the buildings, combined with the 200 amp disconnect at the meter pole and the 200 amp breaker box for the building I was forced to use 4/0. (Also, the cost to replace the two 200 amp breakers so I could use the 1/0 was $300)

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