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Eric: Fixed a Category Link

2023-05-24T21:22:58Z

Fixed a Category Link

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	*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.		*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.

	[[Category: Energy]] [[Category: Housing and ~~Construction~~]] [[Category: Materials]] [[Category: Quick References]]		[[Category: Energy]] [[Category: Housing and construction]] [[Category: Materials]] [[Category: Calculators, Quick References, and Tables]]

Eric: Added some more internal links throughout the page

2023-05-24T21:22:20Z

Added some more internal links throughout the page

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	=About Service Entrance and SER Cable=		=About Service Entrance and SER Cable=
	*'''Aluminum ~~ampacity~~''' - 1/0 aluminum does 100A at 60C. '''Good chart of wire types and their T resistance [https://wire.buyawg.com/viewitems/all-categories-appendix-allowable-ampacities/sulated-aluminum-or-copperclad-aluminum-conductors]'''		*'''Aluminum [[Ampacity]]''' - 1/0 aluminum does 100A at 60C. '''Good chart of wire types and their T resistance [https://wire.buyawg.com/viewitems/all-categories-appendix-allowable-ampacities/sulated-aluminum-or-copperclad-aluminum-conductors]'''
	*'''Copper Ampacity''' - 2AWG copper is rated for 95A at 60C, 1 AWG is rated for 110 at 60C [https://www.lapptannehill.com/resources/technical-information/ampacity-chart]		*'''Copper [[Ampacity]]''' - 2AWG copper is rated for 95A at 60C, 1 AWG is rated for 110 at 60C [https://www.lapptannehill.com/resources/technical-information/ampacity-chart]
	*NM-B house wire is specified for 60C by the NEC, but it can withstand 90C. [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/indoor-electrical-cable/12-2-type-nm-b-cable-with-ground-wire/sku3691335/p-1474478926948-c-6441.htm]		*NM-B house wire is specified for 60C by the NEC, but it can withstand 90C. [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/indoor-electrical-cable/12-2-type-nm-b-cable-with-ground-wire/sku3691335/p-1474478926948-c-6441.htm]
	*USE-2, RHW-2 and RHH - sunlight, heat, moisture resistant [https://www.performancewire.com/use-2-rhw-2-or-rhh/#:~:text=These%20wires%20are%20single%20conductor,%2Dlinked%20polyethylene%20(XLPE).]		*USE-2, RHW-2 and RHH - sunlight, heat, moisture resistant [https://www.performancewire.com/use-2-rhw-2-or-rhh/#:~:text=These%20wires%20are%20single%20conductor,%2Dlinked%20polyethylene%20(XLPE).]

Eric: Added an internal link

2023-05-24T21:21:11Z

Added an internal link

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	=Breaker Integration=		=Breaker Integration=
	*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the ~~suppanel~~. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?		*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the [[Subpanel]]. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?
	**Breaker: LB200 [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]		**Breaker: LB200 [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]
	**1/0 should fit [https://www.quora.com/Will-1-0-aluminum-wire-fit-in-a-100-amp-breaker]		**1/0 should fit [https://www.quora.com/Will-1-0-aluminum-wire-fit-in-a-100-amp-breaker]

Eric: Added some more categories to the page

2023-05-24T21:20:47Z

Added some more categories to the page

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	=Breaker Integration=		=Breaker Integration=

	*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?		*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?
	**Breaker: LB200 [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]		**Breaker: LB200 [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]
	**1/0 should fit [https://www.quora.com/Will-1-0-aluminum-wire-fit-in-a-100-amp-breaker]		**1/0 should fit [https://www.quora.com/Will-1-0-aluminum-wire-fit-in-a-100-amp-breaker]
	*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.		*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.

			[[Category: Energy]] [[Category: Housing and Construction]] [[Category: Materials]] [[Category: Quick References]]

Marcin: /* Breaker Integration */

2023-05-22T04:17:20Z

Breaker Integration

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	*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?		*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?
	**Breaker: LB200 [[https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]		**Breaker: LB200 [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]
			**1/0 should fit [https://www.quora.com/Will-1-0-aluminum-wire-fit-in-a-100-amp-breaker]
	*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.		*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.

Marcin: /* About Service Entrance and SER Cable */

2023-05-22T04:16:47Z

About Service Entrance and SER Cable

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	*Romex or BX wire can be run without conduit - [https://www.quora.com/Can-I-run-THHN-wires-through-an-attic-without-a-conduit]		*Romex or BX wire can be run without conduit - [https://www.quora.com/Can-I-run-THHN-wires-through-an-attic-without-a-conduit]
	**Romex goes up to 2 awg [https://wesbellwireandcable.com/blog/thhn-vs-romex/#:~:text=Romex%C2%AE%20wire%20is%20available,(AWG)%20to%202%20AWG.]		**Romex goes up to 2 awg [https://wesbellwireandcable.com/blog/thhn-vs-romex/#:~:text=Romex%C2%AE%20wire%20is%20available,(AWG)%20to%202%20AWG.]
			*1/0 is 0.32" diameter wire [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=diameter+of+1%2F0+wire&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5]

	=Subpanels=		=Subpanels=

Marcin: /* Breaker Integration */

2023-05-22T03:02:28Z

Breaker Integration

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	*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?		*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?
			**Breaker: LB200 [[https://www.leviton.com/en/products/lb200]
	*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.		*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.

Marcin: /* Cost */

2023-05-22T02:56:28Z

Cost

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	*{{check}}Lowest cost option, easiest to install (holes, no conduit): 1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.		*{{check}}Lowest cost option, easiest to install (holes, no conduit): 1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.
	**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]		**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]

			=Breaker Integration=

			*We would like to use a 100A breaker for the suppanel. Can the 100A handle 1/0 Aluminum?
			*2 hots+ neutral; ground runs from subpanel to main panel and is separate from neutral wire. Neutral to ground bonding occurs at the main breaker panel.

Marcin: /* Cost */

2023-05-22T02:54:10Z

Cost

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	*1/0 aluminum URD is 100A and $2.50/ft [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/electrical-service-wire-cable/1-0-1-0-2-al-urd-wire-per-foot/sku3692045/p-1444442902248-c-1525874617506.htm]		*1/0 aluminum URD is 100A and $2.50/ft [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/electrical-service-wire-cable/1-0-1-0-2-al-urd-wire-per-foot/sku3692045/p-1444442902248-c-1525874617506.htm]
	*2/0 aluminum SER is $4/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/2-0-2-0-2-0-1-ser?variant=27475844694116&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=siraj&utm_campaign=siraj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD2eLYP2KtAdbZ-OxBSDF5PEKag2APydjMDCHfaAI4rdHmVbHWr7IM0aAjltEALw_wcB]		*2/0 aluminum SER is $4/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/2-0-2-0-2-0-1-ser?variant=27475844694116&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=siraj&utm_campaign=siraj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD2eLYP2KtAdbZ-OxBSDF5PEKag2APydjMDCHfaAI4rdHmVbHWr7IM0aAjltEALw_wcB]
	*{{check}}Lowest cost option, easiest to install: 1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.		*{{check}}Lowest cost option, easiest to install (holes, no conduit): 1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.
	**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]		**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]

Marcin: /* Cost */

2023-05-22T02:53:17Z

Cost

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	*1/0 aluminum URD is 100A and $2.50/ft [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/electrical-service-wire-cable/1-0-1-0-2-al-urd-wire-per-foot/sku3692045/p-1444442902248-c-1525874617506.htm]		*1/0 aluminum URD is 100A and $2.50/ft [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/electrical-service-wire-cable/1-0-1-0-2-al-urd-wire-per-foot/sku3692045/p-1444442902248-c-1525874617506.htm]
	*2/0 aluminum SER is $4/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/2-0-2-0-2-0-1-ser?variant=27475844694116&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=siraj&utm_campaign=siraj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD2eLYP2KtAdbZ-OxBSDF5PEKag2APydjMDCHfaAI4rdHmVbHWr7IM0aAjltEALw_wcB]		*2/0 aluminum SER is $4/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/2-0-2-0-2-0-1-ser?variant=27475844694116&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=siraj&utm_campaign=siraj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD2eLYP2KtAdbZ-OxBSDF5PEKag2APydjMDCHfaAI4rdHmVbHWr7IM0aAjltEALw_wcB]
	*{{check}}1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.		*{{check}}Lowest cost option, easiest to install: 1/0 aluminum SER is 1.1" OD + $3/ft [https://nassaunationalcable.com/products/1-0-1-0-1-0-2-ser?_pos=2&_sid=f5b6d4b3b&_ss=r]. $4/ft after shipping for 32'.
	**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]		**$5/ft at Platt [https://www.platt.com/p/0069542/ser-service-entrance-cable-1-0-3-aluminum-1000/662927235561/1a3sergx1000]