A 500 MCM copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 430 amps. Parallel 3/0 copper conductors with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C will give a total capacity of 450 amps.
For a 400 Amp service with 500 MCM conductors, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor required would be 3/0 AWG copper or 250 kcmil aluminum based on the NEC Table 250.66.
Remove the 30 amp double pole breaker and install at least one single pole 15 amp breaker. It is best if the other slot is not left open so if you have another single pole breaker of any size install it in the 2nd spot so it isn't open when you replace the cover on the panel. For your 15 amp circuit you need #14 gauge copper wire or larger with a hot, neutral, and ground. Your 30 amp circuit was probably wired with #10 gauge conductors. These will probably work on your 15 amp circuit but it may be difficult to connect #10 conductors to devices.
On a 30 amp circuit, you would use a #10 copper ground. The ground never has to be larger than the ungrounded conductors.
A 90 amp 220 volt circuit would typically require a wire size of at least 4 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors or 2 AWG for aluminum conductors to safely handle the current without overheating. It is important to consult with a qualified electrician to ensure proper wiring size and installation according to local electrical codes.
For an accurate calculation it will be necessary to know what the size of breaker exists in the pump house and what size conductors are used. Power loss is measured using actual amps required, not size of the circuit involved. But the size of circuit (breaker size) can be used. Voltage must also be known.
For a 240V 40 amp circuit, the appropriate wire size would be 8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors or 6 AWG for aluminum conductors.
For a 220V 20 amp circuit, the appropriate wire size is typically 10 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors.
For a 240 volt 40 amp circuit, the appropriate wire size is typically 8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors.
In a 400 amp wire size chart, you can find information about the appropriate wire size to use for a 400 amp electrical circuit. This includes details such as the gauge of the wire, the maximum current capacity it can handle, and the type of insulation required for safety and efficiency.
For a distribution panel rated at 400 amps parallel runs of 3/0 conductors will do the job.
For a 400 Amp service with 500 MCM conductors, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor required would be 3/0 AWG copper or 250 kcmil aluminum based on the NEC Table 250.66.
The appropriate wire size for a 20 amp circuit is typically 12-gauge wire.
For a 25 amp circuit, the appropriate wire size is typically 10 gauge wire.
The appropriate wire size for a 30 amp circuit is typically 10 gauge wire.
The appropriate wire size for a 50 amp circuit is typically 6-gauge wire.
The recommended wire size for a 30 amp circuit is typically 10 gauge wire.
The recommended wire size for a 60 amp circuit is typically 6-gauge wire.