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.
In the United States and according to the NEC, 12 gauge COPPER wire cannot be placed on any breaker larger than 20 amps. There are exceptions to this regarding motors, but I'm guessing this isn't a motor question. Beyond motors, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Voltage isn't a consideration in most cases because if you just go to a store and ask for wire, what they usually sell you is THHN insulated wire that is rated 600 volts. So long as the voltage rating is at or above any voltage contained in the same conduit or wireway, it is acceptable.
# 12 wire stranded or solid is rated at 20 amps.
Typically 20 amps in residential and most commercial applications.
A #14 copper conductor with a insulation factor of 60,75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.
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A 12 gauge wire can support a load of approximately 2200 watts.
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
Normally it is a 20 amp using AWG 12/2 gauge wire. But it really depends on what size wire is on that circuit. If it is white AWG 14 gauge then use a 15 amp breaker. If it is yellow AWG 12 gauge then use a 20 amp breaker.
A 12 gauge wire can support a load of approximately 2200 watts.
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.
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.
AWG 12.
The purpose of a fuse it to protect the wire that goes to the load. A 15 amp fuse protects a #14 gauge wire. A 20 amp fuse protects a #12 gauge wire. To answer your question if the wire size is #12 coming from the 15 amp fuse now then it can be upped to 20 amp fuse. If it isn't then you are taking the risk of overloading the #14 wire with a 20 amp fuse. This can lead to insulation failure of the #14 wire, overheating with the possible outcome of a fire breaking out somewhere in the circuit.
Use 8 gauge wire.
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
A #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps. Over the distance of 12 feet, there is no appreciable voltage drop that will effect the load.
The lower gauge number is always a thicker wire which can carry more current.
wire gauge is used to determine the size of the wire to be installed based on the amperage draw of whatever is being hooked up on the receiving end. ie 14 gauge is for a 15 amp circuit, 12 gauge is for a 20 amp circuit, 10 gauge 30 amp etc. to get specific amp draw ratings on a particular gauge of wire look at a current National Electric code book or ugly book.
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No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.