Recent content by g-rat

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Thanks for all the feedback. Looking at the specs for VNTC it has an insulation rating of 90°C which makes me feel better about using the wire. I was originally thinking that since the subpanel is 100A I had to have a 100A breaker at the service pole. After talking to an electrician I work...

From what I researched 3-3-5 is recommended for 100A. This measures just under a quarter inch in diameter. 3 awg is 0.2294" Opposite actually. I was very reluctant to use this at 1st, which is why I priced new wire & asked for help here. I was told check for oxidation 2' back. If it's clean...

Good news, the wire is clean 1' back. There are no markings on the exterior wire, but talking to my grandfather he said this is direct burial wire purchased by a gas company when installing a compressor station. The company bought extra wire and was going to scrap any left over. Some of the...

Thanks for the replies. The run will be buried conduit. I will cut off each of the ends and clean the connection points. Say the entire length of wire is corroded. Are there any safety issues with using it?

I want to run power from my service meter to a 100A subpanel in a metal shed 125 ft. away. My grandfather has a roll of wire left over from a job. It has been stored outside for 12 years. There is noticeable oxidation, but the wire is good condition. No breaks or missing insulation. I'd like to...