[RE-wrenches] big copper wire order

[Michael Morningstar]

19,000 feet? Is that three or four conductors in an overall run for 4-5k
feet?  Pulling vaults every 3-500'? 4,000' distance is Medium voltage
(15Kv) territory. 1/0 becomes #4. If your not set up for big pulls, most of
the wire suppliers in the Bay Area will put your runs on Wemco's. Those are
multi spool wire reels on stands. Each run will have your 3-5 conductors on
a stand. You can off-load them and set them up with a mini-ex at each pull
location. Renting a tugger there shouldn't be a problem. You can contact me
off-list if you like. Long pulls were my jam for years.

On Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM Theo Van via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> 
> 
> I once installed a 2000’ run of 2  x 3/0 copper.
> After I was done, a supplier told me there were crews that specialize in
> pulling long runs and supply the wire too. I never looked further into, but
> might be worth your while asking around. Maybe ask the directional boring
> contractor for referral.
>
> I ended up buying from a large local contractor I knew that got much
> better pricing than I could. I saved money and he made money on the deal.
>
> If you’re pulling downhill don’t let the wire get away from you!
>
> Let us know how it goes.
>
>
> On Jan 23, 2025, at 10:57 AM, david quattro via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> 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.
>
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Michael Morningstar


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