150 Amp Service Wire Gauge

The southwire company 500 ft.

150 amp service wire gauge. 2 2 2 4 al ser service entry electrical cable can be used in wet and dry locations up to 90 c or 194 f. 2 2 2 4 al ser the southwire company 500 ft. This cable is primarily used as a panel feeder in multiple unit dwellings. From table 430 150 they draw 40 amps 14 amps.

Wire is sized by the american wire gauge awg system. Wire size chart and maximum amp ratings. 30 10 and 1 horsepower are connected to the power source of 460 volts 3 phase. Get free shipping on qualified 150 service entrance wires or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department.

The smaller the number on the wire the larger the wire diameter. Common sizes include 14 12 10 8 6 and 2 gauge wire. For a 50 amp aluminum wire use no 4 awg. The wire size calculator will give you a very simple and quick solution to the problem of calculating the size of wires and cables for pump applications in golf courses landscape projects and agriculture.

150 service entrance wires wire the home depot store finder. Wire gauge refers the physical size of the wire rated with a numerical designation that runs opposite to the diameter of the conductors in other words the smaller the wire gauge number the larger the wire diameter. Types thwn and rhw are the most commonly used ones. Aluminum wires come in different types.

Each wire should be 2 gauge in size. The wire size chart below shows allowable ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 volts 60 c through 90 c 140 f through 194 f not more than three current carrying conductors in raceway cable or earth directly buried based on ambient air temperature of 30 c 86 f. The cable must contain one or two hot wires depending on your needs one neutral wire and one ground wire. 4 is bigger in size than no.

When it comes to the lines connecting master and secondary panels where the line will carry as much as a full 100 amps use a 2 gauge non metallic sheathed electrical cable. For use in almost all applications where type se cable is allowed. For safe wiring practices consult the national electrical code your local building inspector or a qualified electrician. 6 is only good up to 40 amp.

60 c 140 f 75 c 167 f awg mm copper.