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Yes, and it's quite a bit higher to get a single run by the foot than a pre-measured spool. Again, flexibility of conduit was a slight consideration as well for ease of installation. (Or presumed.)Have you compared the cost of 9 #6's to 1 1/0, or 3 50a sub panel vs. 1 150a panel. You can balance the load from 1 panel you don't need 3.
Also, no pop-in 150A breaker from my main panel.
So in this case, two runs of #4 or one run of #2 and an extra #6 or so?
And why would running two panels be any more advantageous over three? Each panel costs about $25 after all fittings (tax, ground bar, knockout fittings, etc). Getting wire by-the-foot costs much, much more. What advantages do I gain, again? Besides maybe conduit & wire that's more difficult to work with... and a higher price... wait, that's not an advantage.