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  • Dec 2, 2010, 08:30 AM
    bruno16519
    250 aluminum wire for a boat dock ?
    I am running 50 amp service to the end of a 900 ft' dock. I am told that I need two hots, a neutral, and a ground. What is the cheepset size wire to run, and where can I get it. Thanks Rodney
  • Dec 2, 2010, 08:58 AM
    tkrussell
    What size wire are you planning on?

    Will probably be a large size, so aluminum wire would be the cheapest.

    Will this be in conduit?

    Large size wire would need to be purchased at an electrical distributor.

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