#4 THHN 90 deg C. Call your locale supply house for pricing. Home Depot will carry this also.
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For a 90 amp service, you would typically use a wire size of 4 AWG for copper or 2 AWG for aluminum. However, it's important to verify this with local electrical codes and a qualified electrician to ensure proper sizing for your specific installation.
Wire size is based on the amperage capacity of the service it is feeding. You tell me the service amps and I can tell you the wire size.
For a 1200 amp service, you should use a copper ground wire of at least 3/0 AWG or an aluminum wire of at least 250 kcmil to meet the National Electrical Code requirements. It's always recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to ensure the proper sizing and installation of the ground wire.
A 3/0 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 225 amps.
Up to about 100 ft the size of the wire is determined by the max current and not the distance. A 90 amp supply needs #6 wire. <<>> A #2 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3 percent or less when supplying 90 amps for 75 feet on a three phase 480 volt system.
For a 150 amp service entrance cable, you would typically use 2/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper or 4/0 AWG aluminum cable. This size provides the necessary capacity to handle the electrical load of a 150 amp service. It's recommended to consult with a licensed electrician for specific guidance based on your local electrical code requirements.