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  • Feb 2, 2008, 12:38 PM
    JOAL
    Electrical Service
    What size service wire do I need for a 200 amp service? This would be from the meter base to the hydro incoming lines.
  • Feb 2, 2008, 12:45 PM
    Sand Daddy
    Typically it would be the following:

    200 amp panel = #4/0-4/0-2/0 AL USE (218 feet or less)

    You may need to check the local codes in your area.
  • Feb 2, 2008, 12:52 PM
    Stratmando
    For copper you could use 2 2/0 and 1 1/0, I use a #4 for ground. Any distance to this?
  • Feb 2, 2008, 04:14 PM
    JOAL
    Just the distance to the mast head approximately 15 feet
  • Feb 2, 2008, 04:17 PM
    Stratmando
    2 2/0 and 1 1/0 copper, we can't use aluminum, and won't use myself? Aluminum has been determined safe in some areas.
  • Feb 6, 2008, 05:26 PM
    JOAL
    Thanks guys it helped a lot and I now have power.
    Thanks again
  • Feb 6, 2008, 05:54 PM
    Washington1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Stratmando
    2 2/0 and 1 1/0 copper, we can't use aluminum, and won't use myself? Aluminum has been determined safe in some areas.

    And why has your area found alum unsafe?
  • Feb 6, 2008, 06:31 PM
    Stratmando
    We are stuck on a string of Islands, surrounded by Saltwater, Very destructive. Their was a supplement to NEC Code in our County for many years, No Aluminum, No #14, 12 is and has been minimum, and I like it.
    Trailers built in other states were allowed in, bypassing safety. Eventually it is NO Aluminum.FIRES, Sorry, didn't mean to yell.
    With the Prices of Copper now, I easily see why people seek Aluminum. In other areas I might use aluminum for the Service, But would want interior wiring to be Copper. I will never change my mind. I like Copper? Silver and Gold are out of the Question, and Aluminum is worse?
    Also, I didn't say it was unsafe, I said some places think it it safe, You Might be a Lawyer. I had to be careful.
    Take Care
  • Feb 6, 2008, 07:16 PM
    Washington1
    I see! Interesting! Not a Lawyer, and I'm 100% sure you wouldn't have a problem if I was.

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