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  • Dec 20, 2011, 11:19 AM
    gatormike58
    What size wire ?
    What size wire must be run for 6 - 30amp sub pannels 350' away from 100 amp main?
  • Dec 20, 2011, 12:17 PM
    donf
    Will the six additional panelboard be in the same building or are they going to be in outside buildings?

    You do understand that you are going to be pulling a maximum of 180 amps away from a 100 amp main panelboard.

    Without additional information from you, I would speculate that you need 4 ea. of #8 copper conductors. This is ONLY if the conductors are inside the same building.
  • Dec 20, 2011, 02:53 PM
    tkrussell
    I do not know why if the wiring is inside or outside would make a difference regarding voltage drop.

    To do voltage drop calculations, need to know the supply voltage and the actual load in amps or wattage.

    Assuming 240 volts at 30 amp load, #4 copper is needed.

    If 120 volts at 30 amps, then #1 copper wire is needed.

    Can you explain further why 6-30 amp feeders are needed to go 350 feet?
  • Dec 20, 2011, 07:27 PM
    donf
    Knowing whether the wiring is inside or not will further define the method for grounding at the secondary panelboards.

    T.K. What wire size calc are you using? I set mine to 240/30 using copper. The distance was 350' and it comes up with #8 conductors (voltage drop of 6.8%)

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