Wire for 50A 220V Service - 110' run
I have on hand about 30' of #2 aluminum wire and about 100' of #6 aluminum wire. The run from the breaker to the outlet will be about 120'. Can I run about 30' or so of #2, then continue with #6 to ...
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Lonnie,
If you really want to do the job right purchase enough 1-1/4" PVC conduit and Thhn stranded wire at a local electrical distributor. You should purchase the correct lengths of #6 wire in white (neutral), black (L1), red (L2) and green. The green conductor is a protective ground and I think code still permits #8 for this conductor.
The THHN wire will cost about $.55/ft (Currently $.54/ft at Platt Electric - platt.comm. I recently purchased three 500' rolls for use in wiring my new shop building and I think the cost was about $750.
PM me if you want additional information.
If you really want to do the job right purchase enough 1-1/4" PVC conduit and Thhn stranded wire at a local electrical distributor. You should purchase the correct lengths of #6 wire in white (neutral), black (L1), red (L2) and green. The green conductor is a protective ground and I think code still permits #8 for this conductor.
The THHN wire will cost about $.55/ft (Currently $.54/ft at Platt Electric - platt.comm. I recently purchased three 500' rolls for use in wiring my new shop building and I think the cost was about $750.
PM me if you want additional information.
