Hello and Happy New Year!
I want to wire a 100 Amp sub panel in my garage to supply power to some machines for wood and metal working. A small phase converter is planned after this sub panel is done. This garage is separated from the main panel by a concrete court yard (illustration attached below). The total length of the wire run is 80 feet +/- 2 feet. The subpanel will be placed inside.
Per Southwire's calculator, I need #1/0 aluminum to minimize voltage drop. Please correct me, but I would need 1/0-1/0-1/0-4 wire, right? I think SER is no longer allowed for direct burial per the latest NEC. I can't find and don't know where to find a three-conductor + ground wire for direct burial (or in conduit), outdoor application. I plan to put it in a conduit regardless.
Thank you for the help in advance!
I want to wire a 100 Amp sub panel in my garage to supply power to some machines for wood and metal working. A small phase converter is planned after this sub panel is done. This garage is separated from the main panel by a concrete court yard (illustration attached below). The total length of the wire run is 80 feet +/- 2 feet. The subpanel will be placed inside.
Per Southwire's calculator, I need #1/0 aluminum to minimize voltage drop. Please correct me, but I would need 1/0-1/0-1/0-4 wire, right? I think SER is no longer allowed for direct burial per the latest NEC. I can't find and don't know where to find a three-conductor + ground wire for direct burial (or in conduit), outdoor application. I plan to put it in a conduit regardless.
Thank you for the help in advance!
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