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A wire rated to 12 v can be used for carrying a 12 v current if it has the same amperage. It is the amperage or the volume of electricity which determines the size of the wire rather than its voltage.
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What size wire should you use for a 20 amp breaker?
A #12 wire is rated at 20 amps, continuous loading at 80% = 16 amps. # 10 wire is rated at 30 amps, continuous loading at 80% = 24 amps.
What gauge wire do you need for 12.5 amps?
Electrical heaters are one of the devices that has to use the 80% de rate. A #12 copper wire is rated at 20 amps,de rated is 16 amp continuous. A #14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, de rated is 12 amps. When a wire's capacity is smaller that that of the load current the next larger wire size must be used.Many heaters use #16 wire for this but its hot wires.They use special heater cord for this. Poor design.If you use #14 then any #14 is OK.Always check plugs for overheating.Clean plug tips.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
What wire size is needed for a 15 amp load at 20 feet?
# 14 wire is rated for 15 amps. If the load is going to be continuous the wire can only be loaded to 80% so you would have to use a # 12 rated at 20 amps. 20 x 80% = 16 amps.
Will 12-2 wire pull 20 amps?
12-2 (#12-2 conductor) wire doesn't "pull" 20 amps. However, it's ampacity rating is that of 20 amps. #12 copper wire is rated for a total load of 20 amps. So, always use a 20 amp breaker with it.
What size wire should you use for a 20 amp breaker?
A #12 wire is rated at 20 amps, continuous loading at 80% = 16 amps. # 10 wire is rated at 30 amps, continuous loading at 80% = 24 amps.
What gauge wire do you need for 12.5 amps?
Electrical heaters are one of the devices that has to use the 80% de rate. A #12 copper wire is rated at 20 amps,de rated is 16 amp continuous. A #14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, de rated is 12 amps. When a wire's capacity is smaller that that of the load current the next larger wire size must be used.Many heaters use #16 wire for this but its hot wires.They use special heater cord for this. Poor design.If you use #14 then any #14 is OK.Always check plugs for overheating.Clean plug tips.
What is the maximum current carrying capacity of 16 swg copper wire?
12 swg current carrying capacity
What size wire should you use when adding an outdoor electric socket size 12-2 or size 12-3?
Wire sizing is based on the amperage of the connected load. The wire size number 12 is rated at 20 amps.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
Can you go from a 14 gauge to 12 gauge wire?
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.
What wire size is needed for a 15 amp load at 20 feet?
# 14 wire is rated for 15 amps. If the load is going to be continuous the wire can only be loaded to 80% so you would have to use a # 12 rated at 20 amps. 20 x 80% = 16 amps.
Will 12-2 wire pull 20 amps?
12-2 (#12-2 conductor) wire doesn't "pull" 20 amps. However, it's ampacity rating is that of 20 amps. #12 copper wire is rated for a total load of 20 amps. So, always use a 20 amp breaker with it.
Does a 20 amp circuit require a number 12 gauge wire?
12 guage wire israted for 20 amps and 10 guage is rated for thirty amps! 12 gauge is what is required, as it is rated for 20 amps. 10 gauge is rated for 30 and will be more then enough. Oversizing wire in your case isn't necessary. The thicker 10 gauge wire is harder to work with and will more then likely cost more.
What is amperage limit of 12 AWG stranded copper wire?
A #12 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps.A 12 AWG wire should not be connected to a breaker larger than 20 amps. The wire is capable of carrying that current load without overheating and causing fire.
What is the max safe amps for 14 gauge wire?
You should never try to use more than 15 amps through a 14 gauge wire.
What is the amperage rating of 12 gauge wire?
A #12 copper wire with an insulation rating of 60, 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps.
