[Simon-peter]

I just bought a used Mobile Home - The previous owner moved the meter box from the back to the front - It has not been hooked up to the electric company since then - I know he should have done it with a permit - but I am now the owner. I am not an electrician. I live in Manitoba Canada. Here is the question - The previous owner used 2 RW-90 2/0 copper wires for the hot and a #6 stranded bare copper wire for the neutral the same also for the ground. I want to call Manitoba Hydro to inspect it, but before I do I want to know if this is right. If not then I must have an electrician change it. The previous is not an electrician either. I need an answer ASAP - our daughter needs to move into that trailer within a week or two.

[tkrussell]

The 2/0 is good for 200 amp, but in the USA the neutral may be a reduced neutral about a #1 insulated, and the ground would be a #4.

Best to have a local electrician check it and make a recommendation.

Also check with a real estate expert or an attorney to determine if the previous owner is responsible for improper work.

[hvac1000]

If this is the wiring to the trailers inside you need to have an insulater ground along with the other 2 hot legs and an insulated neutral for service. NEC says so.

[tkrussell]

Poster states he is in Canada, and the NEC does not apply there, only in USA and territories.

This is why he should consult with a local electrician who will know the local code.

[hvac1000]

It does not make a difference where he lives. When you have a metal framed unit you better have a direct line back to the main out side on the pole IE Ground. The neutral is a current carrying wire on the return path. If you look at the canada standards you will find the same foot notes. Cert 1148

[Simon-peter]

Thanks for the help - I got my permit did the wiring myself - just needed to change the neutral - It passed inspection and the hydro is hooked up - everything is working fine.