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    Apr 26, 2010, 09:47 AM
    250 mcm service wire maximum distance
    I need to know what size wire I need from the meter which is at the street to the house which is 410' away. I realize that this is a long distance, but this is Alaska and it is what it is. We are looking at 200 Amp service for a 4500 sq, ft. house. Nothing in the house use a lot of electricity (no electric ovens or electric heat).
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    Apr 26, 2010, 04:15 PM

    According to the wire sizing chart based on a maximum of 3% voltage drop you would need a 3oo mcm service wire (copper).
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    Apr 26, 2010, 05:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by readykilowatt View Post
    According to the wire sizing chart based on a maximum of 3% voltage drop you would need a 3oo mcm service wire (copper).
    What are you using for amperage? We do not know the calculated load.
    Also, are you using 120v or 240v?

    Since when does a service require a 3% VD limit?
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    Apr 26, 2010, 05:35 PM

    AK, is the any way to get the transformer closer to the house?
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