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A 200 amp service using a uffer ground will need a #3 bare copper wire. The bare copper wire is to be not less than 20 feet in length. It also has to be within 2" of the concrete foundation footing that is in direct contact with the earth. The depth can not be less than 2 feet below finished grade.
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How do you know what size ground wire to use on a 200 amp service?
NEC code requires #6 bare copper.
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 cold water ground for a 200 amp residential service?
#4 bare copper connected to two 8' copper ground rods 6" apart driven into the ground.
What is the minimum service size for a 225amp residential service?
A 200 amp service panel with a 60 amp sub-panel.
What size neutral wire for 200 amp service panel?
AWG # 3/0 copper.
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