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It is quite possible that this question "Gauge 0 wire?" was actually meant to be an Answer rather than an Alternate-Wording-To the original question, from which "Gauge 0 wire?" was split away: "What wire gauge is used for an electric range?".


If that is so, then a comment to the suggestion that Gauge 0 wire might be suitable, is that insulated Guage 0 wire is very thick indeed and would not often have to be used in wiring for normal domestic use in homes. Even for high-powered appliances, such as 240 Volt kitchen ranges or clothing dryers, Guage 6 wire would usually be thick enough to be used safely for the kinds of lengths of runs needed in normal size houses.

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What exactly is being asked by this question "Gauge 0 wire"?

Is it about some mechanical work? (Making a cage for an animal?)

Or what diameter Gauge 0 wire is?

Or of what kind of material Gauge 0 wire usually comes in?

Or is it asking if Gauge 0 wire is the right size to use in some electrical work?
(Like how many Amps can it carry safely without overheating?)

  • One factor to decide the wire guage is the length of the run from the main circuit breaker panel to the appliance because, the thicker a wire is, so the lower its electrical resistance is. That is why, to prevent the wire from becoming hot enough to start a house fire, for a long run the wire has to be much thicker than for a short run.

  • Common house wiring for lighting circuits can be 12 or 14 guage.

  • Wiring to supply a high-powered 240 volt kitchen range or clothes

  • A dryer may have to be 4 or 6 guage but the actual size needed Always depends on the length of the run.
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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 JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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