Wiring Specifications
All wiring should be done in accordance with the NEC (National Electric Code).
Recommended Wire and Conduit Sizes
For Residential Application
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Wire sizes when used in conduit or underground: |
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Size Panel |
Copper Phase |
Neutral |
Aluminum Phase |
Neutral |
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*60 Amp |
#6 |
#6 |
#4 |
#6 |
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100 Amp |
#4 |
#6 |
#2 |
#4 |
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110 Amp |
#3 |
#4 |
#1 |
#2 |
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125 Amp |
#2 |
#4 |
#1/0 |
#2 |
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150 Amp |
#1 |
#2 |
#2/0 |
#1/0 |
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175 Amp |
#1/0 |
#2 |
#3/0 |
#1/0 |
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200 Amp |
#2/0 |
#1/0 |
#4/0 |
#2/0 |
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225 Amp |
#4/0 |
#3/0 |
#4/0 |
#2/0 |
| *Should be used only for barns, small cabins, or small trailers. |
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Conduit Sizes
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Wire Size |
Conduit Size |
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3- #6 |
1" |
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2 - #4 and 1 - #6 |
1" |
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2 - #3 and 1 - #4 |
1-1/4" |
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2 - #2 and 1 - #4 |
1-1/4" |
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2 - #1 and 1 - #2 |
1-1/4" |
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2 - #1/0 and 1 - #2 |
1-1/2" |
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2 - #2/0 and 1 - #1/0 |
1-1/2" |
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2 - #3/0 and 1 - #1/0 |
2" |
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2 - #4/0 and 1 - #2/0 |
2" |
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Wire Sizes for Aluminum Overhead Triplex
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|
100 Amp |
#2 Triplex |
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110 Amp |
1/0 Triplex |
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125 Amp |
1/0 Triplex |
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150 Amp |
1/0 Triplex |
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175 Amp |
3/0 Triplex |
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200 Amp |
4/0 Triplex |
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225 Amp |
4/0 Triplex |
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Materials List
100 or 200 AMP Meter Base with Main Disconnect
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Materials |
Quantity |
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| 100 or 200 AMP Meter Base with Main Disconnect |
1 |
| Conduit (Rigid Aluminum recommended) |
15 ft. |
| Conduit Straps |
4 |
| Weatherhead |
1 |
| Weatherproof Hub |
1 |
| Wire (Size according to chart) |
As Required |
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(Underground Services Only)
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| Conduit - Schedule 80 PVC (NEMA) |
5 ft. |
| Threaded Adaptor |
1 |
| Conduit Locknut |
1 |
| Conduit Smooth Bushing |
2 |