I want to run wire underground over 2000ft. What size do I need?

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Originally Posted by bigred85

I want to run wire underground over 2000ft. What size do I need?

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Please sit back and re-read this. Then ask yourself "Is this enough information?"

I will say, 2000' is WAY too far for almost any wiring run.

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Originally Posted by stanfortyman

Please sit back and re-read this. Then ask yourself "Is this enough information?"

I will say, 2000' is WAY too far for almost any wiring run.

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This wire is only for electric gate at the end of a drive way. Do not want over head poles because of aesthetics value

I do not like solar panels and one day may put lights along the driveway

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Originally Posted by bigred85

This wire is only for electric gate at the end of a drive way. Do not want over head poles because of aesthetics value

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Ok, so now we know it is a 2000' run,. and it is for a gate,. and now you "may" want lights.
I guess we'll have to keep asking for more info in each post.

Wattage or amperage?
Voltage?
Make?
Model?

I'll say it again, 2000' is WAY too far for most practical electrical installations.

Why not just ask the gate installers for this info and give it to your electrician? Or are you trying to "save money" by doing some of it yourself?

You have not provided much detail, however, as Stan mentions, 2000 feet is much too far to deliver either 120 volts or even 240 volts.

You need to call in an electrician that can determine what you need for voltage, what the acutal load is, and he can design a system using transformers that can handle this long distance.

This is not a DIY project.

Thanks for the info. I see that this project is not going to be a little one. Will call in the experts.