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Youcan butyou shouldn't. A #12 copper conductor's rating is20 amps.


The overcurrent protection on the branch should be LESS than the ampacity of the smallest conductor. That way, the breaker will blow before the wire gets red hot, damages its insulation, or causes a structure fire.

it works by having the bimetallic strip coil turning away after the iron is heated to a certain temperature so the iron has a certain temp to reach and the thermostat would keep turning on and off so the temperature would still remain constant and therefore the iron can still be used even if left out for awhile.

For a 500 kcmil (thousand circular mils) conductor, the appropriate size for a ground wire typically follows the National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines. A common rule of thumb is to use a ground wire that is at least 1/0 AWG copper or 3/0 AWG aluminum for a 500 kcmil copper conductor. However, specific requirements may vary based on local codes and the application, so it's important to consult local regulations or a qualified electrician for precise sizing.

what size wire would be required for an ak012 with a power supply of 208/240-3-60 hz

Depending on what Type of Aluminum conductors you are using, NEC permits 3 #2 Aluminum (XHHW) in a 1" PVC conduit HOWEVER most of us in the field prefer to save the headaches, spend a few more dollars to get 1 1/4".

Remember that there are 2 different types of PVC, and even more types of Alum wire all with different ambient temp ratings and applications.... With PVC you'll need to chose between Schedule 40 & Schedule 80. The difference is in the wall thickness and which one you use depends on your application... if exposed (if running up the side of house or building) VS running it underground.

This is the tip of the ice burg as far as things to consider when installing any wiring ... Remember Electricians undergo years and years of training as well as schooling so it's not like deciding to skip hiring a painter and doing it yourself.... If you do a bad paint job you'll have runs and uneven finish, which sucks but nothing is really damaged except maybe your pride. if you do a bad wiring job you and your family could die or if your lucky you just lose everything you own including your home in a fire..... So be smart, pay an expert and call in a professional. Skimp on the other projects, spend the money on wiring!

I would recommend you use 1/0 gauge

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If this is the main service in your home then you probably could not run both appliances at the same time. A range has a 40 amp breaker and a dryer has a 30 amp breaker protecting the feeders to these appliances. Even though both appliances do not draw the maximum current that the breaker allows it would be close. With other devices in use through out the home with the range and dryer on at the same time it will probably trip the panels 60 amp breaker.

No you shouldn't. It will fail inspection. Use electrical (grey) conduit. It is about the same price and has the proper electrical insulating properties required. The thicker PVC(schedule 40) is best, although schedule 80 is acceptable. (Schedule 40 is required for underground service feeders.)

A "coag panel", or coagulation panel is a blood test to look at the ability of your blood to clot. One sample of blood is taken, usually in a special "vacutube" and is combined with citrate to prevent clotting in the tube. A series of tests is then performed on it in a lab.

A coag panel usually comprises an activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), and platelet count. An International normalised ratio (INR) can be calculated from the PT. Each test measures the effectiveness of different parts of the clotting cascade (a series of reactions that occur when blood clots.)

A #8 aluminium wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.

One can buy speaker wire from electronic stores such as XS cargo, Best Buy and staples. One can also buy speaker wire online from web site like eBay and Amazon where item will be shipped right at your door.

For convenience, they should be as close together as possible, especially in a kitchen or workshop, but for cost, they are usually placed at the maximum limit permitted by code, such as would permit a standard 6-foot lamp cord to reach anywhere along any wall mor than 14 inches wide, without crossing a doorway.

I installed 27 outlets in my kitchen, with at least four on every counter and island. Code only required 8.

Sizing what goes into a 200 amp panel whether it be split breakers or normal size breakers is based on the amperage values expected under normal use of the devices connected to the panel. For example if you could look at a continuous curve of usage you would see it vary throughout the day. This is because under normal living conditions you use you lights and appliances at different time. If you started to trip the main 200 amp breaker and the other breakers weren't tripping then you would need to increase your service from power company and add a new main panel. So giving you a count isn't possible. You could call in an electrician to measure your usage or just add the breakers you need and see if the main breaker trips.

Your L14-30 receptacle has four positions on it. It is rated as a 125/250 volt device. It is classed as three pole four wire grounding. Connect the ground wire to the "G" screw, white wire to the "W" screw. One of your hot wires (might be red) to the "X" screw and the other hot wire (might be black) to the "Y" screw. This connection gives you the potential of 240 volts between "X" and "Y" and 120 volt potential between "W" and "X" and 120 volt potential between "W" and "Y".

#6 wire is good for 65 Amps as long as it is type THHN.

A 30 amp breaker is usually used for a dedicated 30 amp device. Ordinary 15 amp receptacles can not be connected to a breaker of higher trip capacity than the rating of the receptacle. The wire size for a 30 amp breaker is #10 AWG.

All circuits in a kitchen must be 20 amps wired with AWG 12/2 wire. You should have 2 dedicated 20 amp outlet circuits each protected by a GFCI. A dedicated 20 amp circuit for each of these. Dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave, & lights. That is a total of 7 dedicated 20 amp circuits. This is only the 120 volt circuits and not counting any 240 volt circuits.

Over the short distance of 25 feet no voltage drop calculations are needed to be made. A #10 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 60, 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps respectively. 30 x 80% = 24 amps. If the load is under 24 amps then this size is the one to use. If the load current is greater than 24 amps then use a conductor one size larger. That would be a #8 which is rated at 45 amps x 80% for maximum wire loading = 36 amps.

2 AWG.

Multiple stranded cable is used in transmission lines because the high voltage potential of each line causes the electrons to tend to run only on the surface of the line due to repulsion. You want to maximize the surface area of the line, hence the multiple stranded lines, so that you maximize the efficiency of the line. In fact, some transmission lines have a non-conductive core, adding strength while maintaining low weight.