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DMiller 
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Location: Hermann, Mo
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 Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 4:35pm |
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Should work fine, how far have to run and any severe rock in the soil? Under NEC code also needs to be at least 24" down.
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JimD
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Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 5:35pm |
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Do not need to bury, this will be interior run.
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JimD
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Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 5:35pm |
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It's just a lot cheaper than copper 3/0.
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allis g
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Posted: 05 Feb 2019 at 12:48am |
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That looks like aluminum can’t
’ Use it in Calif I wouldn’t anyhow too high fire risk. It expands and contracts too much.
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shameless dude
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Posted: 05 Feb 2019 at 2:01am |
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I spose running an extension cord is outta the question huh? lol
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DMiller
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Posted: 05 Feb 2019 at 1:11pm |
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All the local electrical contractors use is Aluminum Tri Plex for high amp runs. My own home as are 90% are is fed from the meter base to the breaker panel with same. Not so much a concern for heat and fire probabilities as the old 12/2 w/grd house wire.
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Allis dave
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Posted: 05 Feb 2019 at 1:28pm |
The boxes aren't "Big" to hold a bunch of breakers. The boxes are big to have plenty of room to route those big 4/0 service feed cable and maintain proper bend radius. Depending on code in your state, you may have to run a 4-wire for your house. In Indiana, all grounds have to run back to the main disconnect.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 05 Feb 2019 at 4:37pm |
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4/0 AL cable is good for 205 amps ......... the ground wire 2/0 is good for about 150 amps.... that should be fine for entrance cable. I have had similar in my house for 40 years.
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Ryanlark
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Posted: 08 May 2021 at 7:35am |
Maybe you should hire a professional electrical company? I am kind of afraid of stuff like this to do it on my own, and it’s better to be safe than sorry. I just learned that from my own mistake. When I moved to my new house, in the beginning everything was perfect. I hired a professional moving company https://texasmovingusa.com/ to help me with everything. After I settled in, I noticed there is a problem with the kitchen switch. I tried to fix it on my own, but the problem was way complicated then I knew. I ended up hurting myself pretty bad, and even made the switch problem worse. So, know I just hire people to help me.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 08 May 2021 at 8:48am |
After 2 years....i HOPE he already has it installed !! 
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Sugarmaker
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