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Sorry to bring an old thread back to the front.... finally getting around to finishing the feeder. Is there any reason I can't use 4/0-4/0-2/0-4 MHF instead of 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0? Both are rated for 200A while I'm only going to pull 100A. Thanks.

I've started to work the details and I've come up with another option to run by you all that I think is cheaper. Background: Both 200A panels in my home are EATON 3/4". A 100A breaker will accept up to 1/0 wire. Their subfeed lug will accept 3/0 wire. My panels are located on an outside wall...

Does this imply that the MB at the load should be 100A in my case? Haven't bought anything yet... I'll stay all PVC.

Appreciate the feedback. Definitely see the simplicity of this approach. Wouldn't there be a safety issue with loads between 180 and 200 amps? Is this a code approved method? Should the junction box between SER and MHF be grounded and if so how is this usually done when the ground conductors...

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Good to know. Thanks for the assistance.

Any tips on how I can avoid having my posts require review by a moderator before they are visible? It's happened to me three times on a thread titled "Wiring Advice for Feeder" started by me in the electrical section, but it doesn't happen every time I've posted. Thanks in advance.

I’m working through the details for this feeder and could use some guidance. I’ve added the graphic below to help illustrate my plans. My house has two 200A panels located on the left exterior wall where the red line starts. It is a two story house with crawlspace. My plan is to come up, over...

The reason for the number '2' in the voltage drop equation (see link in post #4) is to account for the voltage drop that will occur in both the hot leg and the neutral leg (120V circuit) or both hot legs on a 240V circuit. On a 275' run between two buildings your electrical circuit length is...

Will 2.5" conduit work for the 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 MHF? According to the spec sheet it has an outer diameter of 1.553".

bump. Seems my follow-up question (above) took a few days before it was visible.

Appreciate the insight. I think I discovered why my calculations were off after reviewing this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170378&highlight=voltage+drop Seems these calculations are done with a 240V source so that 3% of 240V is 7.2V versus 3.6V for 120V...

I'm planning on wiring my workshop to the main panel in my home. They are separated by 275 feet (so 550 feet total circuit distance). I'd like a 100A feeder. Calculations from http://www.csgnetwork.com/wiresizecalc.html indicate I'll need at least 350 mcm for AL. I've seen guidance on this site...