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It depends upon the length of the circuit, but for 50 feet or less a 10 gauge wire should be fine. A short length (15 feet), you could use 12 gauge. If you double the length to 100 feet, you should use 8 gauge. A rule of thumb is to drop down a gauge for every length that is doubled.
There are wire size charts available on the internet. Some can be conservative such as recommending #8 for 50 ft or less at 30 amps. It is better to be conservative than to run too much amperage on a smaller wire that can cause a fire.
As a general rule, 12ga wire can be used in house circuits for 20amps or less. 16ga wire can be used for 15 amps or less such as lighting circuits. That is considering lengths of less than 100 feet.
What else can I help you with?
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
What gauge wire do you run between a 30 amp breaker and an outlet?
10 AWG.
Is a 15 amp 2 wire outlet wired with copper wire?
Yes it is wired with copper 2 wire is also known as 14/2 wire is use for switches,outlets,lights. and a 15a outlet should only be on a 15a breaker the main power feed to your meter to your panel is aluminum and can take more of a load than copper. In the US, 15 amp receptacles can be installed on 20 amp circuits if there is more than one receptacle on that circuit. Copper wire can carry a larger load than aluminum wire of the same size.
What wire size needed for 150 feet run on 30 amp?
This is a voltage drop question. To answer this question a voltage must be stated.
What gage wire is needed for a 35 amp ac?
Use 8 gauge wire.
What is the appropriate size of copper wire needed for a 60 amp electrical circuit?
For a 60 amp electrical circuit, the appropriate size of copper wire needed is typically 6 gauge.
What is the appropriate size of 100 amp copper wire needed for electrical installations?
The appropriate size of 100 amp copper wire needed for electrical installations is typically 3/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
Can you change a 120v 15 amp outlet into a 30 amp?
You can't "change" the outlet to a 30 amp.The major limitation is the size of wire that feeds the outlet. A 15 amp circuit is typically run with 14 AWG wire. A 30 amp circuit must use 10 AWG wire.To add a 30 amp circuit you'll need to run a new wire, new outlet and connect it all to a new breaker.Always seek the services of a qualified electrician to make those kinds of changes. A mistake can lead to electrical fires and possibly death of someone in the home.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
How do you choose the right fuse for the job?
The correct size fuse needed is based on the size wire used in the circuit. The size wire needed is based on the load that will be applied to the circuit. 1. AWG 14/2 wire = 15 amp fuse 2. AWG 12/2 wire = 20 amp fuse 3. AWG 10/2 wire = 30 amp fuse 4. AWG 8/2 wire = 40 amp fuse
How do I properly wire a 50 amp RV outlet?
To properly wire a 50 amp RV outlet, you will need to connect the hot wires (black and red) to the brass terminals, the neutral wire (white) to the silver terminal, and the ground wire (green) to the green terminal. Make sure to follow the specific instructions provided in the outlet's manual and consult a professional electrician if needed.
What wire size needed for 120 volt 3000 watt load?
AWG # 10 wire on 30 amp circuit.
What size wire is needed for 240v 3.5 amp system?
16 mm to 18 mm
What size wire is needed to run a 50' 20 amp curcuit?
12 gauge or bigger.
What is the wire size needed to feed a 400 amp service with parallel copper?
It depends on the length of the run
What size wire do I need for 100-amp service?
For a 100-amp service, you will typically need a wire size of 2/0 or 3/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum. It is recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the exact wire size needed for your specific installation.
What size ground wire is needed for 20 amp?
A #14 wire will do fine for grounding a 20 amp device. That is the size of the ground wire in a 2 conductor # 12 wire building cable.
