What gauge wire is required for electric dryer?

Answer 1

For USA, Canada and other countries running a 60 Hz supply service.In a single family dwelling voltage drop calculations are not needed for the appliances as the distances are short. A maximum distance of 130 feet can be utilized and the voltage drop will still be under 3% using a #8 AWG copper conductor delivering 40 amps on a 240 volt system.

Most North American homes use a 40 amp breaker for the range fed with a #8 copper wire.

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If you had to ask this question here you need to learn more about your local wiring code re all the items you must use for a new household AC power range circuit.

Serious home fires can result from incorrectly installed new circuits.

So that the new installation is safe and legal - and complies with the terms of your home insurance policy - you must use the correct type and size of cable, the correct type of circuit breaker and the correct type of wall outlet.

From the local wiring code, a licensed electrician will know which size of wire to use because the answer depends both on the current to be carried (amps) and on the length of the run from the breakers on the main supply panel to the place where the outlet for the kitchen range is to be fixed.

Another answer

You probably shouldn't be installing a range cable if you can't calculate the load and cable size.

Wire size needed depends on the distance from the breaker panel to the outlet for the the range and the power of the range: 5 kW, 8 kW, 12 kW? Each require a different wire size.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Answer 2

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.Wire gauge for 50-amp dryer or range

(LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer]
Electricity is dangerous!
You can be injured or killed!
Improper installations can cause fire, injury and death!

National Electrical Code definition, NFPA 70 2005 Article 100 I: Qualified Person. "One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved."

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Three conductor, wire gauge #6 copper.

Remember that you need to include an isolated [insulated] neutral conductor and a separate ground.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Answer 3

#10 awg would be required for a 30A circuit.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Answer 4

First you must determine the amperage, then the length of the wire run, then the required voltage of the appliance. This will be located in the owners manual and the data plate located on the appliance.

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When new homes are roughed in the circuit is expected to be 3C #10 wire connected to a 30 amp breaker.

Answer 5

A #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps. You will need a three conductor #10 cable to connect to the breaker. The reason that a three conductor is needed is because the dryer will need a neutral connection for the 120 volts used for the dryer controls.

Answer 6

A normal 240 v 3 kW tumble dryer in the UK requires at least a 1.5 sq. mm. cable feeding it, with three wires, live+neutral+earth, coloured brown, blue and yellow/green. This type of cable is supplied by hardware shops or market stalls at approximately 60p / metre.

Answer 7

10 guage is the smallest recommended

Answer 8

Usually 10 AWG.

Answer 9

3 conductor #10 copper wire.