Aug 20, 2023 · I am adding a 100 amp sub panel off the 100 amp main breaker. Don't understand the directions on what wire size to use. I bought the PowerMark Gold 100 Amp 32-Space 32-Circuit Indoor Main Breaker Circuit Breaker Panel. I was going to use a #6 stranded wire for for ground and 3 #3 stranded wire. Is this correct?

The terminals in the sub panel where the conductors will connect. We'll then use the lowest value, or 60°C if any of the above are not labeled. Once we know the size of the overcurrent devices, and the lowest temperature rating, we can use Table 310.15(B)(16) to determine the conductor size and material we'll need.

What wire size for 100 Amp sub panel 100ft from the 200 Amp main panel? Do I have to buy all 3 wires (2 hot and 1 neutral) the same size? Or can neutral wire be smaller size?

60 ampere double pole breaker in the main panel. 6 AWG copper wire (x4) for a run less than 75ft., 4 AWG copper wire (x4) for runs less than 150ft. 60 ampere panel with 60 ampere main breaker. Unless you're running a whole bunch of stuff at once, a …

Feb 23, 2023 · That will more than satisfy most needs, 100 is just a number people pick out of thin air. Large panels are good. 100A is a lot more power than most people realize. Unless a Tesla is coming, you will max out the panel spaces long before you run out of amps. Since on total project cost the panel is a pittance, we recommend nice big panels.

Oct 12, 2020 · Your 1AWG Al is good for a 100 AMP feeder (actually 110). From NEC 250.122 this requires an #8 CU or #6 Al ground wire as a minimum (or 6CU and 4 Al if you are really running a 110Amp Feeder). As a reminder, your feeder will be 4 wires, the two hots and the neutral will be #1AL (unless you've de-rated the neutral to 70% or from specific load ...

I want to add a 100 amp sub-panel from a 200 amp main in an attached garage. It will be about 100 feet from sub to main. What gauge wire should I use? The sub panel is to hook up a 7.5 horse air compressor and a welder.

For that service would use URD Aluminum 4 conductor cable (need 2 hot, neutral and should have separate ground to shop, grounds isolated from neutrals in shop panel. for 300 feet for 100 amp rated service I would use Aluminum direct burial 1/0-1/0-1/0-1/0, the forth can be as low as #4 for the ground (but also in conduit, even if in conduit ...

Jun 11, 2019 · What size SER wire needed for 100a subpanel 120ft away from house sub panel? Biggest amp draw will be a window A/C unit, and a pool pump. Other than that, just a few LED lights and outlets...detached shop/shed.

Mar 22, 2015 · The wire will be ran using single conductor Aluminum in EMT. Looking into 8-104 it says that if it is continuous the wire selected from table 3 is only good for 70% Meaning i would have to run a 3/0 based on the 75 deg column which seems crazy to me. Am i missing something here or is this the correct size for running this sub panel?