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    Aug 29, 2008, 10:30 AM
    Conduit size
    What is the minimum diameter grey pvc pipe for the following direct burial cable?
    Aluminum 4/0 2/0 4/0 urd?
    Aluminum 1/0 2/0 1/0 urd?

    Can I run a #4 copper ground wire in the conduit with the urd cables

    Thanks
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    Aug 29, 2008, 10:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by kramwallace
    what is the minimum diameter grey pvc pipe for the following direct burial cable?
    aluminum 4/0 2/0 4/0 urd? Use 2" minimum
    aluminum 1/0 2/0 1/0 urd? Use 1.5" minimum (can I assume the 2/0 was a typo in this line?)

    can i run a #4 copper ground wire in the conduit with the urd cables Yes

    thanks
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    Aug 29, 2008, 10:55 AM
    stanfortyman

    Thanks for the response,
    I did type the second wire wrong, it is 1/0 2 1/0, will this handle a 100 amp panel
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    Aug 29, 2008, 11:05 AM
    Yes it will.
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