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A # 10 copper wire with insulation factors of 60, 75 and 90 C is rated at 30 amps.
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usually in home wiring for dryers could be #10 for short distances however, voltage drop over longer runs you may want to use m#8 stranded. Remember electricity attack it's weakest point. You do not want your wire in wall to be weakest point
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What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a geyser?
Depends on how many amps it pulls and the size of the wire in the circuit.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
What size wire is used for a 20 Amp electrical circuit in a building?
12 AWG.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used in a kitchen with aluminum wire?
Don't use aluminum wire inside the house.
Explain the rules for GFCIs in bathroom wire size wiring?
NEC states that all GFCI's require a 20 amp circuit, the wire size for a 20 amp circuit is 12 gauge.
How do you choose the right fuse for the job?
The correct size fuse needed is based on the size wire used in the circuit. The size wire needed is based on the load that will be applied to the circuit. 1. AWG 14/2 wire = 15 amp fuse 2. AWG 12/2 wire = 20 amp fuse 3. AWG 10/2 wire = 30 amp fuse 4. AWG 8/2 wire = 40 amp fuse
What size wire for 70 amp circuit?
AWG #4 copper.
What size wire in a 40 amp 12 volt circuit?
Use 8 gauge wire.
Do you need 15A MCB for 15A socket outlet?
A 15 amp circuit breaker is used to protect a # 14 copper wire which is the minimum size wire that can be connected to a 15 amp receptacle.
What size wire for an 80 amp 220 volt circuit?
# 3 gauge
What size wire do you need for 42 amp circuit?
8 AWG copper.
