![]() Is this a problem? To go from the 200 amp Main Panel to barn would add an extra 100' roughly as its a long ranch house and would have to go around a big concrete patio. The barn panel will be fed from a 100 amp sub panel in his garage. I mentioned Direct Burial and he said no way, which I don't understand but hey I still have alot to learn.Īnother thing, which may possibly change things. I did ask the master I work for and he said conduit/xhhw. I have been working with a Master Electrician when I can on the side to learn more of the residential stuff. This main breaker box is what the 100-amp subpanel will be attached too. Our apprenticeship has mostly been automation, obviously no residential. Before the electrician begins touching any wiring, hell first assess the breaker box thats already installed in the dwelling. This would be cheaper then buying the 3 conductors. How are you running the power to you shop If you run a conduit for the power, you could get 2 THHN Cu for the two power legs, a 3 THHN for the neutral, and a 4THHN for the ground. Mostly gonna be used for storing stuff, working on cars, four wheelers, etc.įWIW I am a recently graduated electrical apprentice in the auto industry. I would go with a 100 Amp sub panel it will give you more available spaces to install breakers. For a 100 amp subpanel, you will need an 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire for the ground. ![]() Is one of these the best option for Direct Burial? Would voltage drop be an issue? As far as load calcualtions the only thing I ever see him using that may draw some amperage is a welder. Also came across Mobile Home Cable in 2/2/2/4 which seems to be similar to the URD Cable. If he goes with direct burial what cable is best? I was looking at URD 2/2/2/4. He wants to go the easiest on the wallet but still meet code, which would probably mean using Direct Burial cable, instead of conduit/single conductors. 1 What is the wire size for 100 amp sub panel that is about 200 feet away I need to run a line to a tractor shed. Go to the electrical service panel and see if the circuit breaker. Thread starter Dewayne Start date Dewayne New member. The 60-amp panels of the past just arent enough for modern-day. Brother is building a pole barn (read: family is building the pole barn!). Wire Size For 100 Amp Sub Panel 200 Feet Away. Based on what I mentioned in this guide, in addition to having your answer regarding wire sizes for 100 AMP service, you should have everything you need to: 1) identify your AMP service, 2) properly size your wires for upgrading your AMP service, and 3) know how to properly distance your wires to avoid a voltage drop of more than 3.
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