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Yes. Check to see if the wire rating printed on the outside covering of the wire in question. Most 12AWG wire is rated for 20 amps. Wire insulation is rated 300, 600 and 1000 volts.
In case you are having trouble with the math for calculating amps x volts (120, 240V etc) = watts, watts divided by volts = amps
Code will let you load up a conductor up to 80%. Full load on a # 12 wire is 16 amps.
12 Gauge copper can be used for 20A or less
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Is it safe to use 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker for a microwave?
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
Can you use 14-3 wire on a 20amp breaker?
No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.
What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
What size circuit breaker for GFCI circuit in a normal size bath?
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.
What gauge wire do you run between a 30 amp breaker and an outlet?
10 AWG.
What gauge wire should be used for a 30 amp breaker?
For a 30 amp breaker, a 10-gauge wire should be used.
What gauge wire should be used for a 60 amp breaker?
For a 60 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used.
What size wire should be used with a 60 amp breaker?
A 6-gauge wire should be used with a 60 amp breaker.
What gauge wire should be used for a 40 amp breaker?
For a 40 amp breaker, a 8-gauge wire should be used to ensure safe and efficient electrical flow.
What gauge wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?
For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to ensure safe and proper electrical connection.
What wire gauge should be used for a 60 amp breaker?
For a 60 amp breaker, a wire gauge of at least 6 AWG should be used to ensure proper electrical safety and performance.
Is it safe to use 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker for a microwave?
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
What gauge wire is used on a 20 amp breaker?
AWG 12.
What size breaker should be used on a 20 amp motor?
30 amp breaker with #10 gauge copper wire
What size wire should be used for a 25 amp breaker?
For a 25 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 10 gauge should be used to safely handle the current.
What type of wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?
For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to handle the higher electrical load safely.
What wire should be used for a 30 amp breaker?
For a 30 amp breaker, a wire with a gauge of 10 AWG should be used to ensure safe and proper electrical connections.
