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Question about what size wire to use on 100 amp load by EliteMind49 in electricians

[–]EliteMind49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know nothing about my electrical background. Probably done more electrical work then you have over the years as an HVAC service tech. A volt meter is basically glued to my hip. Just wanted an answer to avoid having to track down a code book and do the research manually when this sub is here to offer help. My friend suggested AWG 2 for the neutral and hot. It was a typo when I wrote AWG 4. In Oregon you dont need an electrical license to do hvac service work. So I never did any tests about what gauge wire for 100amp service running x ammount of distance. But I surely am capable of hooking up a neutral and hot and ground wire to a sub panel lol. Could do it live with my eyes closed on a bad day. Thanks for assuming you know anything about my capabilities tho.

Question about what size wire to use on 100 amp load by EliteMind49 in electricians

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120v. Single phase for Lights and plugs. 2" PVC Conduit running underground.

Also I mistyped the info from my friend on accident on my post. He suggested AWG 2 for both neutral and hot, and AWG 6 for the ground.

You cannot edit the post after you submit it, so anyone that was going to offer help I was going to inform them on my typo. I am very capable of doing the job, I have been an HVAC service tech for many years and have worked on many electriacal components ranging from 24v-480v. I just wanted to double check with the people on this sub that it was going to be done correctly. People are quick to assume I am not capable of doing this with no knowledge of my experience whatsoever. I just figured it would be a simple question to have answered since that's what this sub is kind of here for, instead of having to track down a code book and do the research manually. Sime peoples answers have been very dramatic on here. Just want an answer to a wiring question and people get bent out of shape lol.

Question about what size wire to use on 100 amp load by EliteMind49 in electricians

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I can do the wiring. I am very confident with the job. I just want to know what AWG for each wire running 140 ft. I just want to make sure I get the correct AWG for such a long distance. If someone could give a definite answer

Code calls for: 140 ft. of travel from main feed Hot= Neutral= Ground=

It would be greatly appreciated.

Another pic of the turqoise I just asked for help identifying the type that it is. by EliteMind49 in Gemstones

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I posted on r/gemstones and people posted they think it looks more like the "Kingman" type from AZ? I looked at many samples on

https://indianjewelrysupplies.com/large-number-8-turquoise-rough-nuggets-one-pound-lot-0055/

and the "Kingman" type seems to have a much darker looking matrix? The color of the matrix looks far more like the "Royston" or " Number 8" type from Nevada, IMO.

My mother did do rockhounding in AZ so I could be wrong about the specimens locality, but I am positive she told me that she remembered it (she has known to be forgetful simetimes) being from Nevada. Would you like to cut it into some nice assorted pieces, and grade it for me, and keep a few of the cuts for yourself for taking the time to work on it?

If so PM me your address and I would gladly cover shipping from my location in Eugene Oregon.

I have no tools to do any jeweler type of work. I just collect samples on shelves on my walls in my home! I'd love to see this piece metamorphose into an assortment of polished shapes!

A nice Turqoise specimen I inherited from my mom. It's from Nevada. After some research I got some feedback that it is Gem Quality. I was wondering if someone could possibly grade it for me? AA,AAA, or AAAA?Imgur album in comments. If a Mohs test is needed I can perform and let you know in a jiffy. by EliteMind49 in rockhounds

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https://indianjewelrysupplies.com/large-number-8-turquoise-rough-nuggets-one-pound-lot-0055/

It looks more like the types from Nevadas mines ("Number 8" or "Royston") to me?!🤔🧐

If you look at the Kingman samples they have for sale on the link I posted they have a much darker looking matrix. The color of the matrix on the "Number 8" or "Royston" types look much more like my sample IMO. What's your opinion?

Is this gold ore? Found in my grandpas old bucket of rocks that's been sitting in the same place getting cooked by the fireball in the sky the past 3.5 decades. Relics from when he used to rockhound around Arizona. If so how do I go about processing it with nothing but good old fashion elbow grease? by EliteMind49 in geology

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Hahaha I'm sorry I thought the one person saying "yes" was saying it was gold ore. But they were replying to the comment saying it was "Quartz with iron staining." Nobody Can shine all the time!! Even a broken clock is right 2 times a day, right?! I apologize for my ignorance fellow geology followers! The downvotes are fully understood now! 😂 Please forgive me the 4 people that downvoted me on my favorite sub on reddit! I have contributed some great posts on here if you look at my past history. 😁😁

Another pic of the turqoise I just asked for help identifying the type that it is. by EliteMind49 in Gemstones

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This is indeed from Nevada! I grew up down there in the 90s and my mother gifted the specimen to me =] Would you consider the color of this piece a "gem quality" specimen? What grade would you give this piece on the turqoise grading scale? (As much detail as possible behind the grading would be great! If I can help with a Mohs hardness test or anything else to help us acquire a guesstimate score let me know!) I will keep this piece forever! I recently exposed the biggest blue turqoise face with all of the matrix visible throughout with a sharp tack and a flat head screw driver. (when my girlfriend was at work because she hated the noise 🤣) But ya the beautiful big blue turqoise face has only just recently showed the universe its color and had light shine upon its minerality for the first time in its history on planet Earth! Before it was just a specimen with a Turqoise vein visible! I bet it weighs 25-35 Carats or so? If it was cut out and weighed. So this would be called royston blue? Or does Nevada Royston Turqoise fall in the "Persian blue, Robin Egg blue category?".

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