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    Jan 24, 2012, 08:01 PM
    Want to put electric in a pool cabana.I have a distance of about a 100 feet.want to d
    Want to put electric in a pool cabana.have a distance of about 100 feet.was going to put a 100 amp sub-panel.what is wire size for that distance?
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    Jan 24, 2012, 08:08 PM
    #2 THHN would be slightly more than really required but I'd opt for that over #3
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    Jan 24, 2012, 09:21 PM
    I'd use #4 and put it on an 80 or 90A breaker. Unless you have electric heat out there 100A is way overkill.
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