duckduck
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- USA, Missouri
Hello,
I'm updating the wiring in my 1930's home. I've learned a lot about electrical work in the last couple months but am still very green, and have been working with a licensed electrician friend for the more serious stuff. I have a question about the wire I need to get.
I currently have 60A service and am upgrading to 200. I have a 200A meter socket + disconnect combo that will be installed outside. I believe it needs 4/0, 4/0, 4/0 triplex wire to feed the line side and go up and out the weatherhead.
To feed my 200A panel with main breaker that will be indoors, I believe I need a 4-wire connection. I am unsure though. I have learned that neutrals and grounds can be bonded together at the service disconnect, but not at my distribution panel. Is all of this correct? I feel pretty confident about my work indoors, but am much less confident about what I'll need for service connections.
I'm updating the wiring in my 1930's home. I've learned a lot about electrical work in the last couple months but am still very green, and have been working with a licensed electrician friend for the more serious stuff. I have a question about the wire I need to get.
I currently have 60A service and am upgrading to 200. I have a 200A meter socket + disconnect combo that will be installed outside. I believe it needs 4/0, 4/0, 4/0 triplex wire to feed the line side and go up and out the weatherhead.
To feed my 200A panel with main breaker that will be indoors, I believe I need a 4-wire connection. I am unsure though. I have learned that neutrals and grounds can be bonded together at the service disconnect, but not at my distribution panel. Is all of this correct? I feel pretty confident about my work indoors, but am much less confident about what I'll need for service connections.