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generally size 500 MCM, but there can be factors which would require

up-sizing, such as high ambient temperature

long run causing excessive voltage drop

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400 amp service what size wire?

A 750 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 500 amps. De rated to 80% will allow 400 amps on the wire. A 900 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 75 degrees C is rated at 520 amps. A 1500 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 60 degrees C is rated at 520 amps. Parallel 250 MCM will give you the same usage. A 250 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C are rated at 255 and 265 respectively. 255 x 2 = 510 x 80% = 408 amps. 265 x 2 = 530 x 80% = 424 amps.


What size conduit for 400 amps?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply serviceIf you use 500 MCM wire rated at 90 degrees C which is rated at 515 amps and allow for 80% ampacity of the wire which equals 412 amps, the conduit size will be three inches. If you use 700 MCM wire rated at 60 degrees C which is rated at 500 amps and allow for 80% ampacity of the wire which equals 400 amps, the conduit size will be three and one half inches.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.


What wire size to use from breaker box to earth ground rod?

The wire size used in a service entrance distribution panel is governed by the size of the services over current device. The larger the service, the larger the fault current could be, the larger the ground wire to carry the fault current to ground. If the largest service conductor carries 100 amps use a #8, 200 amps - #6, 400 amps - #3, 600 amps - #1, 800 amps - 1/0 and over 800 amps - 2/0 for the ground wire. <<>> Golden Valley Electric Assoc. in Alaska requires #4AWG copper wire for a ground from the breaker box to earth ground rod. The same goes from the service entrance panel on the pole.


What size wire needed for 200 amp service 400 feet away direct buried single phase 240 volt 3 wire?

Assuming you are working with 240v, you need 4/0 copper conductors.


How many amps needed for a 3000 watt 240 volt base board heater?

A 400 watt heater can safely be used on a 15 amp circuit. The size breaker needed for a circuit is determined by the size of the wiring in that circuit. AWG #14 wire requires a 15 amp breaker. AWG # 12 wire requires a 20 amp breaker.

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What size wire for 400 amp distribution panel?

For a distribution panel rated at 400 amps parallel runs of 3/0 conductors will do the job.


What is the cable size for 90 kw motor?

Depends upon the voltage. The formula for amperage or (wire size) is Watts / Voltage. If the voltage is 220 volts, then the amperage would be over 400 amps. This would require a large wire size to run it. If it were 440 volts, the amperage would be 1/2 or 200 amps. That would require a smaller wire size. As the voltage goes up, the amperage goes down. At a thousand volts, the amperage would only be 90 amps. A wire gauge or size of a #2 would carry 90 amps for small distances.


400 amp service what size wire?

A 750 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 500 amps. De rated to 80% will allow 400 amps on the wire. A 900 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 75 degrees C is rated at 520 amps. A 1500 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 60 degrees C is rated at 520 amps. Parallel 250 MCM will give you the same usage. A 250 MCM wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C are rated at 255 and 265 respectively. 255 x 2 = 510 x 80% = 408 amps. 265 x 2 = 530 x 80% = 424 amps.


What size wire to run 400 ft from main panel need 60 amps?

Use AWG # 4 copper and you will have a 2.6% voltage drop which is acceptible.


What size conduit for 400 amps?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply serviceIf you use 500 MCM wire rated at 90 degrees C which is rated at 515 amps and allow for 80% ampacity of the wire which equals 412 amps, the conduit size will be three inches. If you use 700 MCM wire rated at 60 degrees C which is rated at 500 amps and allow for 80% ampacity of the wire which equals 400 amps, the conduit size will be three and one half inches.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.


What information can I find in the 400 amp wire size chart?

In a 400 amp wire size chart, you can find information about the appropriate wire size to use for a 400 amp electrical circuit. This includes details such as the gauge of the wire, the maximum current capacity it can handle, and the type of insulation required for safety and efficiency.


What gauge wire will you need for a 400 watt amp?

To answer this question a voltage needs to be stated. The formula needed to find the amperage is I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Voltage. Once the amperage is found, the proper size conductor to handle that current can be established. Without knowing the amperage on 400 watts a good guess would be a #14 wire. This wire size is good up to 1440 watts at 120 volts.


What will be the recommended size cable size for 400 KVA transformer?

3r x 300sq.mm Al. ar UG cable <<>> Wiring is sized by the amperage that is used by the load. The formula for amps is I = W/E. Amps = Watts (or VA)/Volts. As you can see an answer can not be given unless a voltage is stated. The lower the primary voltage the larger the amperage will be and likewise the larger the wire size will be.


What wire size to use from breaker box to earth ground rod?

The wire size used in a service entrance distribution panel is governed by the size of the services over current device. The larger the service, the larger the fault current could be, the larger the ground wire to carry the fault current to ground. If the largest service conductor carries 100 amps use a #8, 200 amps - #6, 400 amps - #3, 600 amps - #1, 800 amps - 1/0 and over 800 amps - 2/0 for the ground wire. <<>> Golden Valley Electric Assoc. in Alaska requires #4AWG copper wire for a ground from the breaker box to earth ground rod. The same goes from the service entrance panel on the pole.


What will be the cable size for 300 A if the 3 phase voltage is 220 volts?

At least 50mm but with all the de-rating factors it might be 70mm that's if its 2 cable single phase non armoured clipped direct. Check out the tables dopey!!!! FYI 50 mm = 2 inches, 70 mm = 2.75 inches these are not wire sizes, sound more like cable outside diameters. Correct answer The wire size is dependant on the insulation factor on the wire. A few common insulations and corresponding wire sizes for 150 amps are - Size 0 R90 good for 155 amps, also with insulations of RW 75, TWH, TW75, good for 150 amps. Size 000 TW good for 165 amps.


What information can I find in the 400 amp service wire size chart?

In a 400 amp service wire size chart, you can find information on the recommended wire sizes for conducting electricity in a system with a 400 amp capacity. This chart will provide details on the appropriate wire gauge, material, and insulation type needed to safely and efficiently handle the electrical load in a 400 amp service setup.


What is the maximum amperage capacity of the 400 amps main panel in this electrical system?

The maximum amperage capacity of the 400 amps main panel in this electrical system is 400 amps.