WHAT WOULD BE The best size AWG to use for an 80 and 100 amp service

belluomini Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Apr 23, 2008, 02:55 AM

WHAT WOULD BE The best size AWG to use for an 80 and 100 amp service

This in reference to a regular size commercial run

stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279

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Apr 23, 2008, 04:43 AM

For a commercial job your electrician can tell you what size he is going to run. ;)

wcoyle Posts: 5, Reputation: 1

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Apr 24, 2008, 06:59 PM

Check the NEC. #4 for 80 amps, #2 for 100 amps

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