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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?
8DF13F85-7C54-413B-BC1C-236DA7F08775.jpegIs (2) #2/0awg copper & (1) #6awg neutral copper ok?
 
This thread might be better placed in the Canadian subforum as the practice here in the UK is different.
 
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?
200 amp three 2/0 copper one # 6 ground or 4/0 aluminum both choices require a 2inch conduit sorry
 

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