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the size of the wire that you need to run depends on the the amperage of the device/appliance you'll be hooking up to that line. Use #12 wire for 20 amp, #10 for 30 amp, #8 wire for 40 amps and #6 for 50 amps. Hope that helps.
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∙ 10y agoIn North America new homes are pre-wired for electric ranges with #8 copper conductor fed from a 40 amp breaker.
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Why does the primary side of a step down transformer burn out and not the secondary of a 480V to 240V transformer?
Sounds like the wrong size fuse protection was used. The transformer should be protected to its kva capacity.
What size wire should be used to connect a dryer to electrical panel?
That depends on the dryer. Some have natural gas capabilties and use a standard 120V outlet (20 amp dedicated circuit). Others operate strictly off of electricity and use a 230V power source. These use a somewhat standard dryer outlet that conforms to the plug from the appliance, and are usually (but not always) 30 amps. In the case of the former you would use a 12 gauge wire with 2 conductors (hot and neutral) and a ground. The latter would use a 10 gauge wire with 3 conductors (2 hot wires and a neutral) and a ground. Always refer to the appliance specs to determine how the appliance should be wired, and find a qualified person to install these outlets if they don't exist.
What are the standard size circuit breaker amperages?
In North America the standard sizes for breakers are 15, 20, 30, and 40 amps. The 15 amp size breaker is used in general circuit wiring. The 20 amp size breaker is used for dedicated appliance receptacles, hot water tank and baseboard heating. The 30 amp size breaker is used for a clothes dryer. The 40 amp size breaker is used for the electric range.
What size wiring is needed to run 100 ft of direct burial wire to a shed for a light and 1 plug?
12/3 will work.
What size Capacitor is need for copeland cr38k6pfv875?
35mfd/440V
What size breaker should be used for a dryer in Canada?
Minimally 30 AMPS
Can you plug a 220 dryer in an 220 aircondition plug?
Probably not, the pin configuration of a 30A dryer plug should be different from a 15 or 20A A/C plug. The demand draw of a dryer is higher than that a A/C unit and would trip the 15 or 20A breaker. By putting a bigger breaker on the A/C circuit would not be a good idea either because the wire size to the A/C plug would then be under sized.
What size sump plug do you need for a y reg clio?
What size sump plug do you need for a 2002 reg clio
What size breaker do you need for a Whirlpool 4 cycle dryer?
It should take a two pole (220V) 50 amp breaker and matching plug wired with # 8 or # 6 gauge wire. Check your manual.
How many watts does a generator have to have to run a blow dryer?
Check the wattage of the blow dryer and add 500 watt. This will be the size of generator you will need to use.
What size spark plug socket do you need to take off plug on Honda 400EX?
You need an 18 mm spark plug socket.
Is there a conversion plug allowing a 3 prong 240V dryer outlet to be used to power a table saw with a 240V volt 3 hp motor when the dryer is unplugged and not in use?
The correct answer to your question will depend on the exact locations used for the present clothes dryer and the planned powered table saw unit and also its power rating in (watts) compared to the dryer. The reason you need to know this for a very important technical reason: compared to the dryer the saw would probably take a different load current and would therefore need a different sized breaker on the main panel and a separate branch circuit cable having a different wiring size as well as a different sized outlet. 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 JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
600 watts requires how many amps?
It depends on the voltage source. watts = voltage * voltage / resistance and amps = voltage / resistance example 1: To produce 600W from a 120V source, you need a resistor of size 120V*120V/600W = 24 Ohm. This would pull 120V/24 Ohm = 5 amps. example 2: To produce 600W from a 240V source, you need a resistor of size 240V*240V/600W = 96 Ohm. This would pull 240V/96 Ohm = 2.5 amps.
What should you look for when looking at portable dryers to purchase?
First, you should look and see if it is a gas or an electric dryer. A gas dryer will save you more than an electric dryer. Then, you need to see if it is a full size or a compact dryer model.
What size torx bit do you need for the oil sump plug on a Holden astra?
You need aTorx 45 size
What size wire do you need to run 4 1500 watt 240v lights spaced out over 200ft span?
10 gauge will suffice.
How can you convert a 240V clothes dryer to 120V?
Hire an electrician to install for you a 240 line. I agree with Tim. You need a dedicated circuit for a dryer. The wiring is larger and you cannot use the 12/2 wiring that is already there. You need a home run from the dryer to the electricl panel. You need an electrican.
