18 guage will do you ok unless you need to run it a mile or two.
The recommended gauge for copper wire to handle a 100 amp load is typically 3 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
The lower gauge number is always a thicker wire which can carry more current.
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.
6 gauge
2 AWG.
The recommended gauge for electrical wire in a residential setting is typically 14 or 12 gauge wire. 18 gauge wire is generally not recommended for household use as it may not be able to handle the electrical load safely.
For electrical wiring in a house, typically 12 or 14 gauge wire is used. The specific gauge depends on the electrical load and circuit requirements.
For a 220 volt circuit with a 40 amp load, the appropriate wire size would be 8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire.
A 12 gauge wire can support a load of approximately 2200 watts.
For a dryer installation, a 10-gauge wire is typically required to handle the electrical load.
Wire sizes are governed by the amperage the wire is to carry. To answer this question the load current is required.
The recommended wire size for aluminum conductors to handle a 100 amp electrical load is typically 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge).