What gauge wire is needed for a 600' run to my dock so I can have 30A service?

davidgrimm Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Mar 31, 2011, 02:23 PM

What gauge wire is needed for a 600' run to my dock so I can have 30A service?

I have a long run to my dock so need to know the gauge of wire needed to run so that I have have a 30A panel on the dock.

tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725

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Apr 1, 2011, 02:32 AM

I arrive at #2 copper or #2/0 aluminum.

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