answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

2/0 in Copper and 4/0 in Aluminum. This is referred to as two ought and 4 ought.

<<>>

A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.

In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.

A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps

User Avatar

Pearlie Tromp

Lvl 10
2y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

2/0 in Copper and 4/0 in Aluminum. This is referred to as two ought and 4 ought.

<<>>

A #2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 185 amps.

In Canada, a # 2/0 wire is allowed to be used for residential 200 amp services only instead of using #3/0. This rule helps the home owner to keep building costs lower.

A #3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees is rated at 210 amps

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What size wire for a 200 amp commercial service?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Ground wire size for 200?

A 200 amp service panel will require a # 4 bare copper ground wire.


What size wire is for 200 amps?

Service wire required is AWG # 3/0 copper.


What size wire for 25 amp service with a 200 foot run?

10 guage


What size neutral wire for 200 amp service panel?

AWG # 3/0 copper.


What size USE wire is needed for 200 amps?

As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.


What size ground wire is needed for 200amp service pannel in Chicago?

200 amp service in chicago uses 3 aught.


What size copper wire between meter base and load center for 200 amp service?

Number 2 American Wire Gauge


What is the minimum service size for a 225amp residential service?

A 200 amp service panel with a 60 amp sub-panel.


Are there negative wire gauges?

Yes, there are ground wire gauges. The approiate size ground wire must be matched to the size service you are installing. For instance a 200 amp serivce must be grounded with a # 4 bare copper ground wire.


How do you know what wire is ground on 200 amp service?

On a 200 amp or any size service the ground wire is easily identified. Look in the distribution panel for the neutral bus bar. This is where the service neutral (white wire) is connected to the distribution panel. There you will see a bare copper wire connected to the same neutral bar. This is the ground wire that is connected to the ground rods out side of the house.


How do you know what size ground wire to use on a 200 amp service?

NEC code requires #6 bare copper.


What Is the wire size for 200 amp service running a distance of 200 feet?

Your service provider will give you that information The size will depend on: A) how close to the transformer are you. B) copper or aluminum C) Yes, you have a 400amp service but what will your actual peak amp usage be. D) Underground or overhead.