Will this carry 90 amp to a sub panel

[blair683]

I am fixing to run a sub panel in my pole building from my 200 amp house panel. Will the 2/2/2/4 aluminum service wire (link below) safely give me 90 amp over a 100' total run. I will have 70' buried in schedule 40 conduit. Thanks for any info.


https://www.menards.com/main/electr...501-c-6441.htm?tid=-405565301568084373&ipos=1

 

[wyliesdiesels]

SER is not permitted to be ran underground. It will turn into a mushy toothpaste like substance.

You can use #2 al MHF or individual pieces of al xhhw- 3x #2 and 1x #4....

MHF needs to be in conduit indoors and above ground but conduit is recommended for the entire run.

xhhw needs to be in conduit panel to panel- the whole length...

 

[blair683]

So I would be better off using this, https://www.menards.com/main/electr...631-c-6441.htm?tid=2946661573861379784&ipos=2

Once I enter my house the 200 amp panel will be two feet away. I will also run this in sch 40 conduit.

 

[pattenp]

So I would be better off using this, https://www.menards.com/main/electr...631-c-6441.htm?tid=2946661573861379784&ipos=2

Once I enter my house the 200 amp panel will be two feet away. I will also run this in sch 40 conduit.

That's what you need.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

This site may save you about $30 though i dont know what the shipping cost would be...

https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/2-2-2-4-aluminum-mobile-home-feeder-cable.html

 

[blair683]

Ok, thanks guys. Does anyone know what size conduit I will be able to stuff the MHF in? I am guessing 1.5"? I was hoping 1" but I figure it would be to tight?

 

[pattenp]

1.25" is minimum for 2-2-24 MHF. 1.5" is better for ease of pulling wire through. 2" is a breeze. I suggest to use at least the 1.5".