Recent content by TheLegend

strap it within 3' from the box or light, and don't exceed 10' without strapping it. Probably easier to use a 'mini' strap rather than a 1 hole strap so you don't have to bend any box offsets to get into the knock out in the flourescent light.

If it has an IC rating then any electrical inspector i've ever dealt with will allow insulation directly on it.

since everyone on here is so hard up on everything being 100% code compliant, lets get it correct. Size wire based on 310.15b16 for conductors in a raceway (almost all except triplex, or conductors in free air) Derate it based on ambiant temperature, what the lugs your terminating on are...

k&h industries makes something like that

Thats why they require a de-oxidizer on all the connections and have a lug that is rated for al-cu connections, if you size wire properly to a load it will never heat up. I agree though, aluminum is just a good way to save money and I would never recommend it over copper.

I just read through it and gave my 2 cents on keeping it simple, as far nec code goes your going overkill on it but I guess the power company has authority too. Every major manufacture of load centers makes a 400 amp all-in-one like the siemens one in that link, in my neck of the woods you...

I'd keep it simple and get this: http://www.homedepot.com/buy/siemens-400-amp-8-space-16-circuit-combination-meter-socket-load-center-mc0816b1400rltm.html#.UFZvDLJmR3c then use 3) 400mcm thwn copper for the riser/mast at the garage, not 600mcm then use 4/0 or 250 mcm(for the vd) 4 conductor...