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it is not recommended because the 14 gauge wire is not capable of carrying the same amount of load as the 12 gauge wire which could result in a fire.
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What is the amp rating of NM wire?
The ampacity or amp rating of all wire is rated by the size of the wire. NM (non-metallic sheathing) wire is no different. In household wiring 14 gauge wire must go on a 15 amp breaker/ 12 gauge goes on a 20 A and 10 gauge goes on a 30 Amp.
What gauge of wire must be used in homemade wind turbine?
You would need to know the maximum watts and voltage you could generate then go from there. In home use you use 12 gauge wire at 120 volts to handle up to 20 amps. 14 gauge for 15 amps. If you're operating in 12 volt it's a different ballgame.
Is a number 14 gauge wire smaller than a number 8 gauge wire?
No, using the AWG system of measuring wire sizes the smaller the wire numbers go the larger the wire size becomes. Hence the number 14 is smaller that the number 16 so it is largest in size of the two wires.
What gauge wire would you use to wire a 120V 20A motor?
I am assuming that this is a one and a half HP motor. To wire a 120V 20A motor the electrical code states that the conductor has to be 125% of the motor's full load amps. This equals 25 amps. There is no wire rated at 25 amps so the next size up is 30 amps. A #10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 60, 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps. To carry this to a conclusion This #10 wire should be protected by either 60 amp non time delay fuses or 35 amp time delay fuses or a two pole 50 amp breaker.
Can you adjust a 14 st gauge knitting pattern to a 12 st gauge by changing the size of needles used - up or down a size?
If you want to go from a 14st gauge to a 12st gauge, you need larger sizes needles.
Is it safe to go from 12-3 wire to a 14-2 wire in the middle of a switch leg?
No. The wire size is dependent on the circuit protection. If the circuit uses a 20 amp breaker you need to run 12 AWG wire on all devices connected to that circuit.
What is the amp load of a 12 gauge wire?
It depends upon the distance, but typically a short to medium run (0-50 feet) of 12 gauge can carry 20 amps safely. There are charts that list the gauge of wire and the length of runs that can carry amperages safely. For instance, a 12 gauge wire run 150 feet can only carry 15 amps safely instead of 20. The longer the run, you need to drop a gauge as a general rule.
What gauge wire do you use for a 20 amp circuit?
The NEC table 310.16 does not go that small. If there is a code requirement in your location, you must follow it. Otherwise, a recommendation I found suggests 11A for short in-chassis wiring, and no more than 1.5A for longer power distribution wiring. With wire this small, your current will probably be limited more by maximum permissible voltage-drop than a safety rating.
Can you use 12 gauge wire with 600 volt capacity to hook up an 300 amp 220 volt dryer?
I wouldn't, always safer to go heaver gauge. I recommend 8 gauge if you are going to be running any length of wire. Fire is never fun I believe the above answer assumes the question was meant to read, "30 amp 220 volt dryer." 12 gauge wire WILL NOT carry 30 amps safely. You need to run #10 copper minimum. It is never a bad idea to upsize, such as the recommended #8, but it is not necessary if 30 amps is what you need.
What gauge wire do you need for a 600w rms Subwoofer 1200w Peak?
8 gauge is very common and really all youll need but i prefer 4 gauge its alittle more spendy but its good. make sure the amp wire holders will fit 4 gauge if you go with that.
What size ground wire for 800 amp service?
It mostly depends on the voltage of the circuit. Watts is the product of amps x volts. Amps = Watts/Volts. 600/120 = 5 amps, 600/240 = 2.5 amps. In both cases a #14 copper R90 degree wire will do the job. It is rated at 15 amps.
Is there anyway to test the fuel gauge on a 1960 Chevrolet Impala?
You can momentarily ground the power wire to the sending unit and the gauge should go to full.
