ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues 2500 KVA 480/277 secondary Transformer conduit & w

Thur experience for Cost (Material & Labor) what have you found to be the most cost effective combination of pipe & wire??? Pvc Sch. 40 with Alum or Copper . I;m looking for 3000 amps. Another words 500 mcm , 750, 1000 copper or alum.
4 wires in a conduit. Useing 310.16 75C & 110.14c for terms.
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Also mostly 480 volt loads so Neutral can be 12 1/2 percent of phase conductors right.