What would be the best approach for feeding a 300 amp service on a garage? planing on putting a 325amp Continuous meter can with 2 150 amp panels. The service will be coming from the pole underground 180’ to garage location. would it be better paralleling feeders? If so what size aluminum conductors would be best considering voltage drop?
300 amp commercial service
- Thread starter david f
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Coppersmith
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Are you sure the utility isn't responsible for running the service conductors to your meter?
Here's a voltage drop calculator.
If I'm reading it right, it says two sets of 3/0 AL would work. I assumed 3 phase at 240 volts.
Here's a voltage drop calculator.
If I'm reading it right, it says two sets of 3/0 AL would work. I assumed 3 phase at 240 volts.
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thanks for the response, The utility company is requiring that we do this portion of the work it is single phase 240 V.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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Where will the meter be?
The meter will be located on the detached garage approximately 180 feet from the utility pole
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Then single line to meter, two from meter to mains or main panels.
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