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    reedfontenot Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 9, 2008, 01:37 PM
    Undergroud wire project
    I am running an underground wire from a meter pole to a new 30/40 shop with an efficiency apartment in the back. I will have a 150 amp box in the shop. What kind of wire do I need to purchase to in stall underground from the meter pole?
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    Aug 21, 2008, 02:51 PM
    Romex if allowed by city code.
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    Aug 21, 2008, 03:35 PM
    USE cable. Wait for Stanforty or Washington.

    Sorry, just realised we are in the construction site. Repost to the Electrical site.
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    Sep 7, 2008, 08:14 PM
    You would need 4/0 underground wire and pvc pipe 2" a couple of 90degrees pipe
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    Sep 7, 2008, 08:48 PM
    stevobyrnzie, NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT "romex", if by romex you mean typical NM-B.

    Gole, WHY 4/0??

    Reed, where are you coming from with this feed?
    The panel may be 150A, but what did you want to feed it with? 150A is an odd size for a sub-panel, and not worth doing if this will be a main panel.

    We will need A LOT more detail if we are going to effectively help you.
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    Sep 7, 2008, 08:49 PM
    Whoops. I just noticed the original date.

    Reed, if you are still around check back in and let us know your progress.
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