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    Jan 8, 2011, 06:02 PM
    Barn Electrical
    Barn electrical, The price of copper is to expensive so can I use 4/0 4/0 2/0 urd to run between the main disconnect at the meeter over 180 feet to the 200 amp main breaker panel? And then run a separate ground wire in the conduit with it?
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    Jan 8, 2011, 06:12 PM

    Yes you can.
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    Jan 9, 2011, 05:39 AM
    As Stan said, yes, but why not 4 wire URD? Unless you already have 3 wire and want to use it up.
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