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2/0 in Copper and 4/0 in Aluminum. This is referred to as two ought and 4 ought.
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A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.
In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.
A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps
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A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.
In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.
A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps
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What size neutral wire for 200 amp service panel?
AWG # 3/0 copper.
What size USE wire is needed for 200 amps?
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
What is the minimum service size for a 225amp residential service?
A 200 amp service panel with a 60 amp sub-panel.
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.
How do you know what size ground wire to use on a 200 amp service?
NEC code requires #6 bare copper.
