There is no one wire that is rated for 1800 amps. The service will have to be a quad parallel of the conductors. A 600 MCM conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 475 amps. This conductor paralleled into four equal lengths will give an ampacity of 1900 amps for each leg of the service.
#6 bare copper wire.
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
2 copper
Service entrance wire should be AWG #3 copper.
#6 bare copper wire.
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
200 amp service in chicago uses 3 aught.
It depends on the length of the run
This is a voltage drop question. To receive an answer to this question the voltage of the service must be stated.
A 1600 amp service typically requires 500 kcmil copper wire or 750 kcmil aluminum wire. It's important to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the exact size and type of wire needed for your specific installation to ensure safety and compliance with local electrical codes.
For a 100 amp service, a common feeder wire size would be 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper or 1/0 AWG aluminum. These sizes are appropriate for handling the current capacity needed for a 100 amp electrical service. It is important to consult with a licensed electrician or local building code requirements to ensure the proper wire size for your specific installation.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
# 6 copper wire.
AWG 16
Service wire required is AWG # 3/0 copper.
For a 200A service, the recommended copper wire gauge for service entrance cable is typically 2/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge). This wire size is able to handle the ampacity required for a 200A service safely and efficiently. It is always recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the appropriate wire size for your specific installation.