You need to use 400 AWG wire (355 copper amps, 270 aluminium amps) between the pole and the new electrical service, a larger current panel box, a 3-inch rigid conduit, and a circuit breaker box (if your home has a fuse box).
How do you wire a 400 amp service?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL5CvetZX8o
Is 400 amp service single phase?
400 AMP, 120/240V AC, 1-Phase, Main Circuit Breaker Commercial Loadcenter, 42-Space, 42-Pole, Aluminum Bus, Cover: Surface, NEMA 3R - Rainproof.
Can you get a 400 amp service?
“400-amp service is recommended for large homes with all-electric appliances and electric heating/cooling equipment. This service size is recommended where the expected electric heat load is over 20,000 watts.”
What size wire is needed for a 400 amp service?
400 amp. 400 amp service requires an aluminum wire size of 1000 kcmil. In contrast, a copper 600 kcmil can handle that amount of power.
How much does it cost to get 400 amp service?
The cost to upgrade to 400-amp service ranges from $1,500 to $4,000. This includes the panel at around $500, plus 8 to 20 hours in labor. The total for installation depends mostly on the setup. In some cases, your electrician will install two 200-amp panels, using one of them as a subpanel.
What size wire do I need to run 400 feet?
Example calcuation 2 - Copper Wire, 3 Phase power Cable run: 400 ft.
What size wire do I need for a 600 foot run?
You need at least #6 stranded copper or #4 stranded aluminum, which is good for about 100 feet. Longer distances you should use #2 stranded aluminum. edit: if all you have is #12 solid, you can TEMPORARILY use 3 #12 wires in parallel.