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The wire size is measured in square millimetres or wire-gauge, and that depends on the maximum current (in amps) as well as the distance. A small house in the UK would have a 240 v 60 amp supply, and the wire for a 5% voltage drop would have a resistance of 12/60 or 0.2 ohms. The resistance per ft would be 0.2/3000, requiring copper wire of at least 78 sq. mm cross section or aluminium of 135 sq. mm.
This load would be served more efficiently at a higher voltage.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThis is a voltage drop question. Wire is sized to prevent voltage drop at the load end of the circuit. A voltage and connected load in wattage or amperage must be stated to make a calculation for the wire size over a distance of 1500 feet.
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What size wire do you need to feed a 5 amp load run 1500 feet from the main at 120v?
A #3 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 5 amps for 1500 feet on a 120 volt system.
What size wire will carry 52 amps - the service is 8 feet away?
A #6 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degree C is rated at 65 amps.
What size wire needed for 100 amp service 700 feet away?
A 400 MCM copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 100 amps for 700 feet on a 240 volt system. This size will allow the conductor to be loaded to 80 amps. 100 x 80% = 80 amps. Conductors are only allowed to be loaded to 80% or their rated capacity. If you need the full 100 amps then you would need to use a wire with a rating of 125 amps. 125 x 80% = 100 amps. A 600 MCM copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 125 amps for 700 feet on a 240 volt system.
How many amps can 16 gauge wire carry at 120 vac at 25 feet?
18 amps.
How many acres would there be in 450 feet by 1500 feet?
About 15.5 acres.
What size wire do you need to feed a 5 amp load run 1500 feet from the main at 120v?
A #3 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 5 amps for 1500 feet on a 120 volt system.
What size wire will carry 52 amps - the service is 8 feet away?
A #6 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degree C is rated at 65 amps.
What size aluminum wire for 100 amps undergroundservice 60 feet from meter?
A 3/0 aluminum conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 150 amps for 150 feet on a 240 volt system. This size will allow the conductor to be loaded to 120 amps. 150 x 80% = 120 Conductors are only allowed to be loaded to 80% or their rated capacity. If you need the full 150 amps then you would need to use a wire with a rating of 190 amps. 190 x 80% = 152 amps A 4/0 aluminum conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 190 amps for 150 feet on a 240 volt system.
How many yards are there in 1500 feet?
There are 3 feet in one yard. Therefore, 1500 feet is equal to 1500/3 = 500 yards.
1500 square feet equals how many square feet?
1500
How many kilometres is 1500 feet?
there are about 0.4572 km in 1500 feet.
How many miles are there in 1500 feet?
There are 5280 feet in one mile. Therefore, 1500 feet is equal to 1500/5280 = 0.28409 recurring (that is, 0.284090909...) miles.
1500 meters equals how many feet?
1 meter ~= 3.28ft => 1500 meters ~= 4921.26ft.
How much is 1500 sq meter in feet?
1500 square meters is 16,145.87 square feet.
How many kilometers is 15000 feet?
1500 feet o.o
At 120 feet what size wire to service 2 houres power pump that draws 30 amps?
If that is continuous draw and not start, then I would use 8awg.
Which luggage bags will fit in an airplane's overhead bin?
3 feet long by 2 feet high is about the maximum for fitment in an airplanes overhead bin.
