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What gauge Aluminum underground wire will you need to install a 50 amp service in a outbuilding 215 feet?
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∙ 11y ago
I would use AWG #4 for that run in alluminum. You will have a 3.8% voltage drop which is acceptible.
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What gauge Aluminum underground wire will you need to install a 50 amp service in a outbuilding - 215 feet?
I would use AWG #4 for that run in alluminum. You will have a 3.8% voltage drop which is acceptible.
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