600ft voltage drop

[ptonsparky]

We've lain or pulled a 4th wire alongside the triplexed more than once.

 

[James L]

Nassau Cable has 1/0 URD quadruplex for $2.33/ft

1/0-1/0-1/0-2 Notre Dame Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD

1/0-1/0-1/0-2 Notre Dame Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor 600V URD cable for direct burial or duct use, rated up to 200 Amps. Shop now for superior performance.

nassaunationalcable.com

 

[VirutalElectrician]

For not much more you can get 4/0 and have plenty for any future use.

4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable

4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable: 200 Amps, 600V, NEC-approved, UL-rated XLP insulation. Ideal for mobile homes. Order today!

nassaunationalcable.com

 

[hillbilly1]

Go to your local utility, ours sells it at about a 1/4 of the price, and usually have 1000’ spools to cut from. It’s not listed for inside use, but you can convert over before you go into the house. You would have too anyway to fit under a 50 amp breaker.

 

[LarryFine]

Go to your local utility, ours sells it . . .

I've never heard of Dominion selling cable. But then, I have never asked; mebbe I should.

 

[curt swartz]

Go to your local utility, ours sells it at about a 1/4 of the price, and usually have 1000’ spools to cut from. It’s not listed for inside use, but you can convert over before you go into the house. You would have too anyway to fit under a 50 amp breaker.

Is it listed at all for NEC applications? Most utility wire is not. I would also think they would not be stocking/selling one that has an EGC.

 

[petersonra]

Eventually found 1/0 with #2 EGC for $5,000 per 1kft vs $2300 without EGC.

1/0,1/0,1/0 & #2 Notre Dame Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable

600V Underground Distribution Cable. Sold by the foot.

www.wireandcableyourway.com

$2.40/ft.

 

[electrofelon]

Eventually found 1/0 with #2 EGC for $5,000 per 1kft vs $2300 without EGC.

Well if I hire you for a job, I'll be supplying material m'kay k?

 

[hillbilly1]

Is it listed at all for NEC applications? Most utility wire is not. I would also think they would not be stocking/selling one that has an EGC.

You can use it outdoors, just not for inside wiring. I think it has to do with burn characteristics. No, they wouldn’t have one with an EGC, but you can add one, or get what they use for three phase (quadraplex)

 

[hillbilly1]

I've never heard of Dominion selling cable. But then, I have never asked; mebbe I should.

Dominion may not, but EMC’s usually will. That’s one of the perks of being part owner of the utility.

 

[karn]

Just curious if we are still thinking 2-2-4-6 would be sufficient, or if we should go with 1/0 or 2/0.

 

[James L]

No chance #2 is big enough.

Even a 1/0 has 5% voltage drop at 45 amps
That would be bare minimum

 

[karn]

No chance #2 is big enough.

Even a 1/0 has 5% voltage drop at 45 amps
That would be bare minimum

Thank you,

 

[kwired]

Is it listed at all for NEC applications? Most utility wire is not. I would also think they would not be stocking/selling one that has an EGC.

Utility provided underground cable I've seen around here is simply USE rated only - so is NEC acceptable but not for indoor usage.