requirements for a long run

[dedwrinkle]

I have I have about an 800 foot run. What would it take to get adequate amperage and voltage at the end of that for 120v 30 to 50 amps?

 

[Megawatt]

I have I have about an 800 foot run. What would it take to get adequate amperage and voltage at the end of that for 120v 30 to 50 amps?

dedwirnkle 800 feet is a long way from your source so at 50 amps you would need a minimum of 250 MCM wire

 

[dedwrinkle]

dedwirnkle 800 feet is a long way from your source so at 50 amps you would need a minimum of 250 MCM wire

I looked that up it's $2900 for 500 feet and I need 3200 ft 4x800 which equates to $18k that's insane

 

[Megawatt]

I looked that up it's $2900 for 500 feet and I need 3200 ft 4x800 which equates to $18k that's insane

I’ll tell you what why don’t you buy # 8 and run that 800 feet and put 50 amps and see how that works for you. There is a formula for voltage drop, look that up and see what size wire you need for that. Insane is pulling 800 feet of wire just for 120vac. Buy a generator and see how that works for you

 

[telectrix]

requirement for a long run is a good pair of Nike trainers.

 

[dedwrinkle]

I’ll tell you what why don’t you buy # 8 and run that 800 feet and put 50 amps and see how that works for you. There is a formula for voltage drop, look that up and see what size wire you need for that. Insane is pulling 800 feet of wire just for 120vac. Buy a generator and see how that works for you

No to be a dick or anyting that's just a crazy amount of money was all I was saying geez it's how you talk to everybody?

 

[James]

Remember that cable size can be reduced if the current is lower.
It may be possible to run 240v down to a transformer to make your 110v near to where it is used.

 

[telectrix]

or could possibly transform it up to feed then down again at the load end.