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<blockquote data-quote="mark" data-source="post: 1540231" data-attributes="member: 16354"><p>Going from PVC to Steel is pretty common, we do it all the day, but for what your doing PVC from start to finish will be just fine.</p><p></p><p>I've always been pro "copper" wire, but the cost saving with Aluminum wire is hard to beat, even after you up-size the conduit (if needed). As long as you use the proper lube at the terminations, and torque the lugs properly, the aluminum will be a non-issue for the life of your structure.</p><p></p><p>For example, 480' of #2 Copper (3) x 160', (we'll ignore the ground for now) would be $432, 480' of 1/0 Aluminum would be $204. Going from 1.5" pvc to 2" pvc would cost me $25 extra.</p><p></p><p>Food for thought.</p><p></p><p>Bryant replacement breaker *should* be a Cuttler/Eaton BR2100. About $40 if you know who to call <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mark, post: 1540231, member: 16354"] Going from PVC to Steel is pretty common, we do it all the day, but for what your doing PVC from start to finish will be just fine. I've always been pro "copper" wire, but the cost saving with Aluminum wire is hard to beat, even after you up-size the conduit (if needed). As long as you use the proper lube at the terminations, and torque the lugs properly, the aluminum will be a non-issue for the life of your structure. For example, 480' of #2 Copper (3) x 160', (we'll ignore the ground for now) would be $432, 480' of 1/0 Aluminum would be $204. Going from 1.5" pvc to 2" pvc would cost me $25 extra. Food for thought. Bryant replacement breaker *should* be a Cuttler/Eaton BR2100. About $40 if you know who to call :) [/QUOTE]
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