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What seize wires do I need from the meter can to a transfer switch for a standby generator. And also what seize do I need from the transfer switch to the service panel going into conduits. How many singles
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What seize wires do I need from the meter can to a transfer switch for a standby generator. And also what seize do I need from the transfer switch to the service panel going into conduits. How many singles
All we know is you want to install a transfer switch.
What size service?
What size transfer switch?
What size generator?
What size conduits?
What are "singles"?
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200A service.
200A automatic transfer switch with service disconnect.
20,000KW GE whole house generator.
1 1/2" or 2" PVC conduit depending on wire seize.
Single wires from meter can to transfer switch and from transfer switch to 200A service panel using PVC conduit.
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You'll need typical 4/0AL or 2/0CU, three conductors, from the meter to the transfer switch. You can downsize the neutral if you like. 2" is typical.
From the transfer switch to the panel you'll need four wires, using a dedicated equipment ground, this can be #4cu. 2" will work as well.
Remember, the main panel will now become a sub-panel, so all the grounds will need to be separated from the neutral bar and a dedicated ground bar installed, and the neutral bond removed.
From the generator to the transfer switch you'll need #4cu minimum, also running four wires. I'd do a separate 1" for the power and a 3/4" for the controls.
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From the transfer switch to the generator.
I was thinking of running as follows:
3 single THHN #3
1 #6
2 #12
2 #18 or 1 twisted pair #18 (in a separate conduit)
Could I use 3 single THHN 3/O for meter can
And ( 4 single THHN 3/O going back to the panel or 3 THHN 3/O and a #6)
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From the transfer switch to the generator.
I was thinking of running as follows:
3 single THHN #3
1 #6
2 #12
2 #18 or 1 twisted pair #18 (in a separate conduit)
Could I use 3 single THHN 3/O for meter can
And ( 4 single THHN 3/O going back to the panel or 3 THHN 3/O and a #6)
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From the transfer switch to the generator.
I was thinking of running as follows:
3 single THHN #3
1 #6
2 #12
2 #18 or 1 twisted pair #18 (in a separate conduit)
Could I use 3 single THHN 3/O for meter can
and ( 4 single THHN 3/O going back to the panel or 3 THHN 3/O and a #6)
in a 2" conduit PVC
The #3 and 3/0cu are overkill for residential, but you can if you like.
The four 3/0cu is WAY overkill IMO.
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