2/0 in Copper and 4/0 in Aluminum. This is referred to as two ought and 4 ought.
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A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.
In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.
A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps
2/0 in Copper and 4/0 in Aluminum. This is referred to as two ought and 4 ought.
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A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.
In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.
A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps
AWG # 3/0 copper.
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
A 200 amp service panel with a 60 amp sub-panel.
Yes, there are ground wire gauges. The approiate size ground wire must be matched to the size service you are installing. For instance a 200 amp serivce must be grounded with a # 4 bare copper ground wire.
NEC code requires #6 bare copper.
A 200 amp service panel will require a # 4 bare copper ground wire.
Service wire required is AWG # 3/0 copper.
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AWG # 3/0 copper.
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
200 amp service in chicago uses 3 aught.
Number 2 American Wire Gauge
A 200 amp service panel with a 60 amp sub-panel.
Yes, there are ground wire gauges. The approiate size ground wire must be matched to the size service you are installing. For instance a 200 amp serivce must be grounded with a # 4 bare copper ground wire.
On a 200 amp or any size service the ground wire is easily identified. Look in the distribution panel for the neutral bus bar. This is where the service neutral (white wire) is connected to the distribution panel. There you will see a bare copper wire connected to the same neutral bar. This is the ground wire that is connected to the ground rods out side of the house.
NEC code requires #6 bare copper.
Your service provider will give you that information The size will depend on: A) how close to the transformer are you. B) copper or aluminum C) Yes, you have a 400amp service but what will your actual peak amp usage be. D) Underground or overhead.