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i just left lowes an they told me to run 100 amp to my building i would need wire size 2-2-2-4 alumninum and run it in conduit the lowes around here does not sell copper wire that size
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∙ 10y agoAWG # 3 if it is a short run of 100' or less. Over 100' use AWG # 1/0
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Do you need a main disconnect on the feeder wires running to a detached garage running from the box in the house?
Yes you do. The detached garage will either be fed with a single circuit or a sub panel. The wire feeding the garage will need to be protected and that is the purpose of the breaker (disconnect). The breaker size will be determined by the size of the wire that is used on this circuit.
What gauge wire to use for direct burial for a garage that is 400 feet from your house?
Depends on the size of the sub-panel in that garage. If you are installing a 60 amp sub-panel 400 feet away from the main service panel then use AWG # 4.
What size wire should be used from main panel to 50 watt subpanel?
#6 wire is needed. If placing the subpanel in a garage at a good distance, it is recommended to also install a seperate ground rod .
What is the largest size ground wire that can be used for a panel?
Use #10 copper.
What size ground wire needed for a 200amp service panel in new jersey?
#6 bare copper wire.
Do you need a main disconnect on the feeder wires running to a detached garage running from the box in the house?
Yes you do. The detached garage will either be fed with a single circuit or a sub panel. The wire feeding the garage will need to be protected and that is the purpose of the breaker (disconnect). The breaker size will be determined by the size of the wire that is used on this circuit.
What gauge wire to use for direct burial for a garage that is 400 feet from your house?
Depends on the size of the sub-panel in that garage. If you are installing a 60 amp sub-panel 400 feet away from the main service panel then use AWG # 4.
What size wire should be used from main panel to 50 watt subpanel?
#6 wire is needed. If placing the subpanel in a garage at a good distance, it is recommended to also install a seperate ground rod .
Is neutral wire same size as hot in 200 amp panel?
Yes, in a residential 200 amp panel, the neutral wire is typically the same size as the hot wires. This is to ensure that the neutral wire can safely carry the same current as the hot wires and maintain proper balance in the electrical system. Always consult the National Electrical Code or a qualified electrician for specific requirements.
How could you get more than one electrical circuit in the garage?
Run another wire from the electrical panel.
Need to know wire size for amps at foot run to garage?
Wire is sized by the amperage that it is allowed to legally carry. To answer this question the amperage that you need at the garage must be stated. Also the distance to the garage must be stated. With this information the calculation can be made.
What is the largest size ground wire that can be used for a panel?
Use #10 copper.
Need C amps at garage the distance is 150 feet using 220 volts what is correct wire size to use?
Wire is sized by the amperage that it is allowed to legally carry. To answer this question the amperage that you need at the garage must be stated.
What size ground wire needed for a 200amp service panel in new jersey?
#6 bare copper wire.
Will number 8 gas rated wire feed a 60 amp garage sub panel installed in USA?
No, a number 8 gas rated wire is not sufficient to feed a 60 amp garage sub panel in the USA. You would typically need a minimum of a number 6 wire for a 60 amp circuit to ensure it meets the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for safety and capacity. It is always recommended to consult a licensed electrician for proper installation of electrical wiring.
What size neutral wire for 200 amp service panel?
AWG # 3/0 copper.
Why would your power go out to your garage but not to your house and no fuses be blown?
Does the garage have a separate breaker box or fuse box inside? Is there a separate power feed for the garage? In the 70's and 80's some cities were allowing aluminum wiring INSIDE residences. If the wire from the main fuse/breaker panel is aluminum there is a real possibility that you might have a bad connection between the fuse box or breaker panel and the outlets in the garage.
