Wire Size For 100 Amp Sub Panel 200 Feet Away . I got with a 5% vd 1/0 cu and 3/0 at 3% drop. This gives you the opportunity to run two 120v circuits off two different.
What size wire do i use. The ampacity of the conductor used determines that. What size wire do i need for a 100 amp service to a meter base underground about 75 feet from the main service power line.
I will be pulling 78 amps(my welder) on a regular basis and also want to be able to run a phase converter and a bridgeport(or similar) milling machine.
The big draws like the welder and compressor and milling. Mount the subpanel about a foot away from the main service panel. The ampacity of the conductor used determines that. You would need 4 gauge wire if you plan on running it up to 12 feet.12 gauge wire would work in a setup under 2 feet of wire.if you want to run the wire.