1 101010 Senior Member Sep 21, 2006 #1 Can you use art. 240.4b for service conductor for a commercial job. Does a 200 amp service have to be 4/0 or 250 mcm when using al.?
Can you use art. 240.4b for service conductor for a commercial job. Does a 200 amp service have to be 4/0 or 250 mcm when using al.?
M mike12347 Member Location PA Sep 21, 2006 #3 I don't see why 240.4b wouldn't apply, as for your second question 4/0 will be fine as long as your calculated load doesn't exceed 180A. Last edited: Sep 21, 2006
I don't see why 240.4b wouldn't apply, as for your second question 4/0 will be fine as long as your calculated load doesn't exceed 180A.
M mike12347 Member Location PA Sep 21, 2006 #5 safari49 said: What about 230.90 (A) Click to expand... Exception #2
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Sep 23, 2006 #7 finhead said: Why not use 3/0? Click to expand... It appears they had been talking about aluminum and you are thinking copper. Just my guess.
finhead said: Why not use 3/0? Click to expand... It appears they had been talking about aluminum and you are thinking copper. Just my guess.