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*0/4 wire, $10/ft - [http://www.solar-electric.com/hardware---wire.html] | *0/4 wire, $10/ft - [http://www.solar-electric.com/hardware---wire.html] - carries almost 400 free air amps | ||
*10 wire, 20 cents/foot - [http://www.menards.com/main/electrical/rough-electrical/wire-cable/10-3-250-nm-with-ground-wire/p-1469745-c-6441.htm] | *10 wire, 20 cents/foot - [http://www.menards.com/main/electrical/rough-electrical/wire-cable/10-3-250-nm-with-ground-wire/p-1469745-c-6441.htm] - 7 of these carry the same free air amps as 0/4 | ||
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*[[Wire Ampacity]] | *[[Wire Gauge Ampacity]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:33, 10 April 2013
Towards Open Source Microindustry
An microindustrial facility requires 200kW of electric power to power a wide range of industrial processes. This could be achieved at 500V and 400A, which can be handled by 0/4 wire (400A free air ampacity). This applies to grid and off-grid power, where in the off-grid power case, a 200kW Electric Motor GeneratorGenerator can provide the necessary power.
Cost Comparison
- 0/4 wire, $10/ft - [1] - carries almost 400 free air amps
- 10 wire, 20 cents/foot - [2] - 7 of these carry the same free air amps as 0/4