Cable tray

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ChelseaVork

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I’m trying to figure out what size cable tray I need to install in an indoor vault. The tray will accommodate 3 sets of 500 kcmill wire a length of 12 foot to 4 inch pipes penetrating concrete wall in route to CT cabinet. Any thoughts?
Posted 3 weeks ago

olandeep says
Welcome to the forum, are these service conductors in a cable tray?
Posted 3 weeks ago

durrandort says
I’d say, for a setup with 500 kcmil wires over 12 feet, a 6-inch tray should do the trick. I ran a similar setup once and found that going with ventilated or ladder-style trays helped keep things cooler since solid trays can trap a bit of heat with those higher-amp cables.
If you’re keeping things neat and out of sight, something like an Under Desk Cable Tray is also handy, though it’s typically more for, you know, office setups. Just be sure to leave a little breathing room between the cables if you’re going the uncovered route—helps with airflow and keeps everything running smoothly.
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