got it. I know that 2/0 aluminum is the same physical size as 1/0 copper. But guess you need more than that.
That is a big expense for someone! jay > On Jan 23, 2025, at 5:13 PM, david quattro <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Jay, Yes you nailed it. That is the issue. > The underground conduits were run 12 years ago. I’m repowering with new > modules and inverters. Now we have 1.5X delivered AC output. I’m lucky the > original conduits were over sized, otherwise would have to hire the > directional bore contractor. > > > > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM jay <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Hi David, >> >> I’m curious why you can’t use aluminum wire? >> The only thing I can think of is physical size? >> >> I would look at some on line suppliers. >> I’ve found great pricing at >> >> <logo_1.png> >> Wire and Cable Distributor >> nassaunationalcable.com >> <https://nassaunationalcable.com/>Wire and Cable Distributor >> <https://nassaunationalcable.com/> >> nassaunationalcable.com <https://nassaunationalcable.com/> >> >> >>> On Jan 23, 2025, at 11:56 AM, david quattro via RE-wrenches >>> <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi All, >>> I need to place an order for about 19,000 ft of 1/0 copper. The conduits >>> are underground and already existing. They were done via directional bore. >>> If I could use Aluminum wire I would. I can't. >>> Which supplier do you recommend for this quantity? Obviously hoping for a >>> volume discount. Shipping to SF Bay Area, specifically Novato, CA. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>> <http://re-wrenches.org/> >>> >>> List Address: [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >>> other: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >>> >>
_______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
