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The American Wire Gauge code table shows 8 gauge safe for 24 Amps, 10 Gauge for 15 Amps. If the circuit is going to be used at capacity (2400 Watts in this case), 8 or 10 gauge is the minimum, if load is constant, use 8 gauge.
Voltage ability of the wire is dependent on the insulation thickness and material. So 20 amps at 120 Volts is 2400 watts of power, and 20 amps at 12 volts is 48 watts of power. Both would require the same gauge of wire, but the higher voltage would need better insulation.
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This is a voltage drop question.
A #1 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 20 amps for 500 feet on a 120 volt system.
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What wire size is good for 100 amps?
# 4 copper wire short distance.
What size in square mm copper wire will be required to carry 26 amps?
You will need a 40 amp breaker using AWG # 8 wire running it a distance of no more than 50 feet.
Will awg 10 wire carry 30 amps for 30feet?
Yes, a #10 wire will carry 30 amps for 30 feet. If the load is rated as continuous then the wire will have to be derated to 80% capacity which will leave you with 24 workable amps. If the load demands currents higher that 24 amps then you will have to go to the next wire size up which is a #8 which is rated at 45 amps.
Need to know wire size for 50 hp motor at 56.9 amps?
6 gauge if it is a very short distance.
What size wire do you need for 15 amps?
AWG 10.
What wire size is good for 100 amps?
# 4 copper wire short distance.
What size wire will carry 55 amps 75 feet?
AWG # 6 copper
What size in square mm copper wire will be required to carry 26 amps?
You will need a 40 amp breaker using AWG # 8 wire running it a distance of no more than 50 feet.
What size wire will carry 52 amps - the service is 8 feet away?
A #6 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degree C is rated at 65 amps.
What size wire needed for 25 amps 220 volts for 75 feet?
10 AWG in copper.
Need C amps at garage the distance is 150 feet using 220 volts what is correct wire size to use?
Wire is sized by the amperage that it is allowed to legally carry. To answer this question the amperage that you need at the garage must be stated.
What is the wire size for 50 feet distance 120 volts 12 amps?
It depends on whether this is residential or commercial.Commercial has to be 12 guage in conduit.
Will awg 10 wire carry 30 amps for 30feet?
Yes, a #10 wire will carry 30 amps for 30 feet. If the load is rated as continuous then the wire will have to be derated to 80% capacity which will leave you with 24 workable amps. If the load demands currents higher that 24 amps then you will have to go to the next wire size up which is a #8 which is rated at 45 amps.
What size wire to carry 30 amps 75 feet?
This is a voltage drop question. To answer the question about distance a voltage must be stated. That said a #10 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C are both rated at 30 amps.
Need to know wire size for 50 hp motor at 56.9 amps?
6 gauge if it is a very short distance.
What wire size to use for 90 amp load at 480V at 75 feet?
Up to about 100 ft the size of the wire is determined by the max current and not the distance. A 90 amp supply needs #6 wire. <<>> A #2 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3 percent or less when supplying 90 amps for 75 feet on a three phase 480 volt system.
What size feeder wire for 100 amps?
Service wire for 100 amps requires AWG #3 copper.
