For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).
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250 MCM aluminum minimum
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
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.
A #3 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 100 and 105 amps respectively.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
The recommended wire size for a 100 amp aluminum service is typically 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
The recommended aluminum wire size for a 200 amp service is typically 2/0 AWG.
The recommended wire size for a 200 amp service using aluminum wire is typically 2/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
For a 100 amp service, it is recommended to use aluminum wire that is at least 2 AWG in size.
For a 200 amp service, a minimum of 2/0 gauge aluminum wire should be used.
The recommended wire size for a 100A service is typically 2 AWG copper or 1/0 AWG aluminum.
The recommended service wire size for a residential electrical service upgrade is typically 2/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum.
250 MCM aluminum minimum
For a 200 amp service, it is recommended to use aluminum wire that is at least 4/0 gauge in size to ensure proper conductivity and safety.
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
For a 100-amp service, you will typically need a wire size of 2/0 or 3/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum. It is recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the exact wire size needed for your specific installation.
The recommended conduit size for 4/0 aluminum wire is 2 inches.