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    Oct 22, 2009, 12:53 PM
    Powering a pole barn
    I want to run a 100 amp service to my barn from my house, (200 amp), about 300 feet. What gauge aluminum wire do I use. It will be underground.
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    Oct 22, 2009, 01:29 PM
    What will be the load in watts or amps?

    What types of loads? Lighting? Motors? What size motors?

    Will this be in conduit or direct buried cable.

    Shall 120/240 volts be assumed?

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