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I need to wire a building that is 350 feet from my power source. I want 100amp. service at the building. No.1 wire will have to much power drop. So how large of wire should I use? Thanks Steve

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    I need to wire a building that is 350 feet from my power source. I want 100amp. service at the building. No.1 wire will have to much power drop. So how large of wire should I use? Thanks Steve

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