speakerboy
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I am running a service 2000 feet at 480 volt 3 phase. I tried 3 different calculators and came out with 3 different answers. I figure 1/0 minimum. Can anyone advise??? Thanks in advance
wire size for long run
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LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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Conductors or cable? Insulation type? Overhead or underground? Copper or aluminum? Residential or commercial? Etc., etc., etc.
We're not picking on you, it's just that these are the questions we have to answer when we need to know what you're asking.
As Bob asked, the load is always required even for the simple math. Hey, if this were easy, everyone would be doing it.
We're not picking on you, it's just that these are the questions we have to answer when we need to know what you're asking.
As Bob asked, the load is always required even for the simple math. Hey, if this were easy, everyone would be doing it.
hardworkingstiff
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LarryFine said:Hey, if this were easy, everyone would be doing it.
They are not? Lol
wire size for long run
hey guys I got the same problem with speakerboy. The same question i going to ask. Presently Im working in qatar as a foreman my job requires me to determine the proper size of cable as per total load calculation and given lenght. Calculation as follows:
1. total load ------140 kilowatts
2. distance of cable to be laid from porta cabin to substation----------100 meters.
3 type of cable----------xlpe/swa/pvc/cu
pls. advise size of cable to be used and need standard table for me touse as guide. thanks
hey guys I got the same problem with speakerboy. The same question i going to ask. Presently Im working in qatar as a foreman my job requires me to determine the proper size of cable as per total load calculation and given lenght. Calculation as follows:
1. total load ------140 kilowatts
2. distance of cable to be laid from porta cabin to substation----------100 meters.
3 type of cable----------xlpe/swa/pvc/cu
pls. advise size of cable to be used and need standard table for me touse as guide. thanks
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Roberto, click here to see the formula I use. There are several.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Single phase or three phase?hillbilly said:
You flying Delta or Y?
Drive man! If you fly Jet blue or Southwest, it's 10 hours after the Jet pulls of the dock, plus you figure 2 hours for security check in, plus an hour for luggage on destination...about 13 hours, if your lucky. The day is shot, and you don't have a rental car for less than $40 a day.
Plus if you drive, you have protection on board.
Plus if you drive, you have protection on board.
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