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  • Apr 6, 2007, 06:35 AM
    buddy1
    Split 500 AMP panel
    I have a 500 Amp service panel. One 250 AMP breaker is being used for the house and the other 250AMP breaker is not being used.

    I would like to connect to the unused 250AMP breaker and run 240V to a sub panel 244 feet away where I will have a hot tub 50AMPS and a 30AMP draw for a trailer or a 100 AMP total draw at the sub panel.

    What gauge of wire will I need and what size of conduit will I need to run it underground?

    Thank you,
    Buddy1
  • Apr 6, 2007, 03:46 PM
    tkrussell
    Use 3-#250 MCM XHHW and 1#2 XHHW in 3 " PVC Sch 40 PVC conduit.

    Are you sure a 250 amp breaker in a 500 amp panel? Very odd size.

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