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I will do the #2 MHF for the existing barn. Any ideas on how to connect the 4/0 wire to the main panel? Is it possible? If I could get a new panel that could take a sub panel lug kit would that work?

2 inch conduit going to the existing barn. New barn has the 4 wire 4/0(ground is a 2/0) burial already in the ground. Trying to problem solve this thing.

Close to 125 feet to the existing barn.

What I think the previous owner done was that he used a 4 wire cable and then double lugged them into each breaker. Then ran the grey cable UF-b cable as the neutral and ground. Not my work, but I can't say much. I am on here probably asking some dumb questions myself. Appreciating all the...

The new run is a 150 foot not 250 foot, I just noticed my typo.

You are most likely correct and I won't need more than 100 amps, but I am building it the way I want it.

If I do rip this out, what panel would you guys suggest for these needs.

The new run was going to go to a 200 amp sub panel, was the idea anyways. The new pole barn will be for will be used as a general shop. Air compressor, general shop tools. Possibly a welder if I can.

What size of cable should have been used on the new run.

The new run is just over 250 feet. Forgot to tell you the new run is Aluminum.

Meter is right above this panel. The panel is on the pole. House and the barn are the only things on this panel. I am wanting to connect to it. The current barn connection does make me a little nervous.

I bought this farm and this is what my current service entrance panel. The bottom cables go my house and it has an existing barn that is connected to the dual 100 amp breakers. I have built a detached pole barn and am bringing in 4/0-4/0-4/0-4/0 into the panel. What is the best way to do...