That was probably his point...
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What size wire?
- Thread starter matt winchel
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Codyboy
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It doesn't bother me at all, in fact I've done the same thing, but as a feeder, 4/0 is supposed to be limited to 180 amps. It's good for 200 amps as a service entrance though. Makes perfect sense, doesn't it?
In a way I'm a little bit of an outlaw when it comes to athawtee.
I get there are certain "rules in place" and some for good reason. Others is just some opinion or a best practice at most.
I am a retired distribution lineman after 39 years and a 200 amp service with 4/0 al was spec. That 4/0 had no protection. Nope, straight into the transformer whether it be a 25kva or a 250kva. Didn't matter, if it faulted there was no protection. At least in my case it has some protection.
So for the code to say you can't have 4/0 behind a 200A breaker is asinine. At least in my opinion.
And yes I have a lot of opinions.
Especially on GFCI.
Sure an outdoor outlet or one within so many feet of a sink or whatever, sure ok.
But how does an enclosed garage or shop differentiate from a plug in the living room?
To me there is no difference. If need be ill put a recliner in the shop and designated that area as a living area. In other words there is no difference between the two.
So.e may say well there is flooring in the house and only concrete in the shop.
Well a lot of homes nowadays skip the carpet or wood floor and only have concrete floors.
mike93lx
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To be fair, it doesn't. It says the load needs to be 180a or less. Since a 180 breaker doesn't exist, you can run a 200So for the code to say you can't have 4/0 behind a 200A breaker is asinine
But I hear you
Codyboy
Well-known member
How in the heck are you posting a reply to something i just submitted. Holding it was less than a second.To be fair, it doesn't. It says the load needs to be 180a or less. Since a 180 breaker doesn't exist, you can run a 200
Voodoo?
mike93lx
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Lol. I happen to refresh at the right timeHow in the heck are you posting a reply to something i just submitted. Holding it was less than a second.
Voodoo?
And I spend too much time here