View Full Version : When running underground wire from one disconnect to another 100 feet away do I need
dgley
Apr 24, 2010, 05:25 AM
I am installing 400 amp service with two 200 amp disconnects and then running direct burial alum wire to another 200 amp disconnect 100 feet away due I need to run a ground wire in that underground wire bundle to connect to the two disconnects as long as I separate 200 amp disconnect ground and the nuetral at the last diconnect
stanfortyman
Apr 24, 2010, 05:35 AM
You DO need an equipment grounding conductor between the service equipment (main disconnect) and any/all panels.
There used to be certain conditions which allowed a 3-wire feeder omitting the equipment ground, but this has been removed from the code.
dgley
Apr 25, 2010, 01:33 AM
Thanks for your help
tkrussell
Apr 25, 2010, 04:04 AM
Isn't that what I stated here:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/200-amp-disconnect-466657.html