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    May 8, 2012, 11:42 AM
    Sub box 100 amp wire
    I need to know the wire type to find supplier. I need 70 foot of 2/3 with ground (4 conductors) that will run up wall then inside attic then down wall to new sub panel, must met code as must have a protective jacket.
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    May 8, 2012, 12:34 PM
    What code are you referring to? CEC? NEC? Local?
    Since we don't know your location we'd need to know this.

    SER or NM cable would be typical in the US.
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    May 8, 2012, 01:44 PM
    Sorry for missing information, Location is Bellingham, WA. I not know local electrical code..
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    May 8, 2012, 01:45 PM
    For 100 Amp, I then need 3/1 with ground thank you...
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