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A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.

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A#3 bare copper conductor is used for a ground wire for 100 amp service.

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The minimum size grounding conductor for a 100 amp service is a #8 bare copper wire.

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Ground wire size for 200?

A 200 amp service panel will require a # 4 bare copper ground wire.


Ground wire size for 125 amp service?

six awg


Are there negative wire gauges?

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.


What size ground wire for 600 amp service?

Ground is sized based on the size of the feeder wire and not the amps of the service! However, for a 600 amp service 1500MCM copper wire is one option (NEC 310.16) ;therefor, ground wire is 3/O copper (NEC 250.66) or another option is a two sets of 350 MCM copper wire then a #2 copper (since the biggest feeder wire is 350MCM).


How do you know what wire is ground on 200 amp service?

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.


Can you have a smaller gauge ground?

Yes, NEC has an entire chart on grounding.


What size wire to ground water pipe?

For a 200amp service you need number 4 copper


What size ground wire needed for a 200amp service panel in new jersey?

#6 bare copper wire.


What size pipe and size aluminum wire are required for a 100A sub panel off a 200A main service?

A #1 aluminum wire with a insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 105 amps. Three #1 wires can be installed into an 1 1/2" conduit.


What size ground wire is needed for 200amp service pannel in Chicago?

200 amp service in chicago uses 3 aught.


What size grounding wire do you use as the 4th wire running in your conduit from your 200 amp meter box to your 200amp service panel this is the ground wire from box to box?

You do not use a ground wire in the connection from the meter base to the distribution panel. A bonding wire may be required if the service is using PVC conduit.


How do you upgrade the service from a 120V 100A circuit breaker to 240V 30A for appliances like ovens and dryers?

Have an electrician wire you a proper line for the appliance. You were just kidding about the 100A, right? 10, or 20amp, not 100.