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I am doing a 100 to 200amps (underground) service upgrade.
Can I use the existing 11/4” pvc pipe to run the 200amps rated wires?
What is the smallest size of wire I can use for the 200amps?
[ElectriciansForums.net] Can I use the existing 1/1/4” pvc pipe to fit 200amps rated wires,
Is (2) #2/0awg copper & (1) #6awg neutral copper ok?
 
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This thread might be better placed in the Canadian subforum as the practice here in the UK is different.
 
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Alexwheel said:
I am doing a 100 to 200amps (underground) service upgrade.
Can I use the existing 11/4” pvc pipe to run the 200amps rated wires?
What is the smallest size of wire I can use for the 200amps?
View attachment 52927Is (2) #2/0awg copper & (1) #6awg neutral copper ok?
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200 amp three 2/0 copper one # 6 ground or 4/0 aluminum both choices require a 2inch conduit sorry
 
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