100 amp box ground size

Buildsitwell Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jan 5, 2009, 10:03 AM

100 amp box ground size

What ground size wire do I need for a 100 amp box?

stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279

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Jan 5, 2009, 04:26 PM

OK, what is this "100 amp box" doing??

Main panel?
Sub-panel?

Can you provide a few more details please? :confused:

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