Posted by greg k on March 02, 2014 at 07:29:10 from (70.197.212.165):
In Reply to: Re: grrrrr posted by John_PA on March 02, 2014 at 06:45:40:
OK, the 1/0 was figuring for voltage drop on a 100 amp panel. If you want to go to 200 amps that is a minimum of 4/0 aluminum or 3/0 copper. With 200 amps I wouldn't worry about voltage drop since you will probably never come close to using all of that power. Yes I would use direct bury rated aluminum cable. I also would put it in PVC conduit to protect it but that step is not necessary. If you use large radius 90° bends it will pull in easier, I believe they are 36" radius bends. Panels in the sheds that feed off of the first shed are considered sub panels and need to have the grounds and neutrals kept separate and need a separate ground and neutral wire run to them. Assuming there is room under the meter you could try putting a large PVC junction box under the meter and, using gutter taps, splice off to the house and shed while leaving the meter in place. You can usually buy wire cut to length at a wholesale house or big box store. Also make sure to check local rules and regulations since they can vary widely from one place to another. Your best bet may be to check with a local electrician and see if he is willing to work with you on some of this stuff. If you still want to come out of the house panel then I would not figure on using more than a 100 amp panel since it will be very difficult to feed 4/0 out of a regular panel. If someone else has ideas I hope they will join in.
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