View Full Version : What size aluminum triplex?
Abrun44
Nov 23, 2013, 08:20 AM
I want to deliver 50 amps to my well sight using direct burial triplex aluminum. It is 625' from existing power. What size wire should I use?
stanfortyman
Nov 23, 2013, 08:43 AM
Too many variables to answer right now.
What are you powering? Just the well?
Why 50A?
What does the well draw?
625' is a very long way to go with 120/240V. Is there any closer source?
ma0641
Nov 23, 2013, 10:23 AM
Even at a 20 Amp draw, #6 Aluminum shows:
Voltage drop: 15.57
Voltage drop percentage: 6.49%
Voltage at the end: 224.43
#4Aluminum At 50 Amps is worse:
Voltage drop: 24.49
Voltage drop percentage: 10.20%
Voltage at the end: 215.51
Closest to 5% loss is 1/0 AWG
Why is the well so far away? 625 ft. is not going to be easy without a pole and transformer.