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Wire sizeing for drive way lighting

Asked Aug 30, 2011, 04:49 PM — 3 Answers
I have a 1/4 mile long drive way and want to add some outlets for lights in my trees what size wire should I use do to voltage drop and can it even be done or should I run a mini breaker box off the meter I am just starting to build the house so this is a future project just trying to get prepared

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Aug 31, 2011, 03:23 AM


To design this feeder, need to know actual footage, and ideally, exactly how many outlets and the load in watts or amps at each outlet.
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Aug 31, 2011, 05:33 AM
Solar may be an option?
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Sep 1, 2011, 11:33 AM
1/4 mile of wire is $$$$, not counting fixtures, trenching etc. You'll need UF or conduit, weatherproof fittings and fixtures. The newer LCD solar are getting cheaper every day. I just bought some at walmart for $3 on sale. For larger capacity some have larger chargers for floodlights.
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