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    Jul 14, 2014, 03:14 PM
    What type of cable do I need ser/ sur for 200amp service cable
    I know I need 4/o alu for 200 amp but do I use ser or sur?
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    Jul 14, 2014, 03:22 PM
    There is no SUR, it's SEU, and it depends on what the service is for.
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    Jul 14, 2014, 03:27 PM
    SUR?? If entrance use SEU, If going from a main panel to a sub panel use SER. SEU does not have a ground wire, 2 hots and a bare neutral. SER has 2 hots, a shielded neutral and a ground
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