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Yes, #2 wire can be spliced in a couple of ways. There is a device on the marked called an Insulink. The two ends of the wires are stripped about an inch in length and inserted into each end of the link. There is a special crimping tool that is used to crimp the wires into the link. You can find these types of splices in home distributions where the utility company connects to the wires that protrude from the weather head. Another type of splice for this size of wire is using #2 wire lugs on each end of the wire and then bolting the two lugs together back to back. This type of splice is used in motor connections. The splice is then half lap double wrapped with rubber amalgamation tape and then half lap double wrapped with regular electrical tape.

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What size neutral for 60 amp circuit?

For a 60 amp circuit, a 6 gauge wire is typically used as the neutral wire. This wire size ensures proper grounding and safety for the circuit. Make sure to always consult the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes for specific requirements in your area.


What happens when a hot wire touches?

In the trade it is called a short circuit. It is a very very low resistance load that will create a very very high current flow. This is the very reason that circuits are, or should be, protected with the proper size breakers or fuses, to interrupt this fault current flow.


How is the rating of the branch circuit protective device affected when conductors used are of larger size than called for by the code?

There is no problem using over sized wires on a breaker. It is only when the wires are undersized that the trouble begins. Oversize wire on a breaker is very common practice when overcoming voltage drop on a circuit.


How do you split one circuit into two branch loads within a junction box?

You should have black (hot), white (neutral) and bare wire (ground) coming into junction box. The two circuits leaving the box should use the same size wire which should be sized for the branch breaker and you just use a wire-nut to connect all black wires together, another wire-nut to connect all white wires and a third wire-nut to connect together all ground wires. Since you are splitting into two branches, all wire-nuts should have three wires of the same color.


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No they have different names because they are different not the same

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In a DC circuit must the positive and negative conductors be the same size if not how is the size difference determined?

Yes, since the current is the same through out the complete circuit. the design size of the conductor entering the circuit should be the same size as the conductor leaving the circuit.


Can i wire two different size wires together?

To do so LEGALLY, the circuit breaker must not be rated at a capacity (in AMPS) greater than the SMALLEST wire.


What amps are the fuses?

Fuse SizesThe Amperage ratings [sizing] of fuses [and circuit breakers] is determined by the SIZE of the conductors [wires] in the circuit which they serve.The size of the wires is determined by the maximum expected current [measured in Amperes (Amps) or Milliamps (mA] needed by the electrical devices "fed" by the circuit.Therefore, the answer to your question is that there are many different "size" fuses which range in Amperage from thousandths of an Amp to hundreds of Amps.


What size neutral for 60 amp circuit?

For a 60 amp circuit, a 6 gauge wire is typically used as the neutral wire. This wire size ensures proper grounding and safety for the circuit. Make sure to always consult the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes for specific requirements in your area.


What regulates the flow of electrons in an electrical circuit?

a. amperage and voltage b. the size and length of the wires c. voltage and resistance d. fuses and circuit breakers


Do thin wires have smaller electrons and large wires have larger sized electrons?

No. Electrons are all the same size


What is the area of square inches for a wire?

Different wires come in cross-sections of different size.


Can you use a different size fuse in your Yamaha zuma 50?

Positively not. Never ever use a different size fuse in a circuit. The fuse is there to protect the wiring in the circuit from overheating and catching on fire.


How can a circuit breaker be changed without the presence of a main breaker?

To change a circuit breaker without a main breaker present, you must first turn off the power supply to the circuit at the main electrical panel. Then, remove the cover of the panel and locate the circuit breaker that needs to be changed. Carefully disconnect the wires connected to the old breaker and replace it with a new one of the same size and type. Reconnect the wires and securely fasten the new breaker in place. Finally, replace the panel cover and restore power to the circuit.


How do fuses protect wires from overheating?

The fuses restrict the amperage (electrical current/flow) of the circuit. The fuse is size according to wire size and load requirements. NEVER put in an over-sized fuse as it will allow to much amperage for the circuit which will cause overheating of the circuit and possible fire.


What is the same shape but different size?

The word for this is "similar." The same shape and the same size is "congruent."


What happens when a hot wire touches?

In the trade it is called a short circuit. It is a very very low resistance load that will create a very very high current flow. This is the very reason that circuits are, or should be, protected with the proper size breakers or fuses, to interrupt this fault current flow.