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Long Distance Outlets

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#1 ·
I need to install 2 each 15 amp outlets that are approximately 200 lf from an existing meter. (this is in a pasture)

I plan on using 2/0 Aluminum direct bury wire. (3 wires going from either a disconnect or breaker to a breaker box at the end of the run)

Do I install a breaker or disconnect at the meter? Would a disconnect give me 240 volts vs 120 on a breaker? What size breaker would be needed? Does the breaker box need a ground rod?

I will need 2 each 120 volt breakers at the end of this long run.

Any suggestion. I can get it from the final breaker box to the outlets.
 
#3 ·
Assuming you're trying to minimize voltage drop, #10's have a resistance of about 1 ohm per 1000'. At 200' out and 200' back, you'd be looking at 4 ohms total. With a 10 amp load (a water tank heater possibly?) you'd lose 4 volts. Well within reason.

I'd use 3/4" PVC, and 4-#10's, as suggested above. Direct-bury will almost always get nicked or eaten through by various varmits, PVC is a bit tougher. Plus, if you ever need to add more stuff later, (no one ever does, right? lol) with PVC it's usually doable, with direct-bury, it's a little harder.

Rob
 
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