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Typically yes if you use a 30 amp breaker and the dryer uses 230-240 volts.

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Q: Can I use 10 gauge wire with a 30 amp dryer?
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What gauge wire and amp breaker do you use on a stove dryer and hot water heater?

A stove is a two pole 50, and hot water heater i would recommend the same.


Can you use a 20 amp circuit breaker for an electric dryer?

If you are referring to a cloths dryer, the answer depends on the requirements of the dryer. Most dryers require AWG#10 wire with a 30 amp fuse. If the wiring is AWG#12 then use a 20 amp breaker but never use it on AWG#10 which requires a 30 amp breaker. If you are referring to a hair dryer then yes a 20 amp breaker is fine.


Can you use 10 gauge wire to connect a 2 15 amp outlets to a 30 amp breaker?

no


Can you use 12 gauge wire with 600 volt capacity to hook up an 300 amp 220 volt dryer?

I wouldn't, always safer to go heaver gauge. I recommend 8 gauge if you are going to be running any length of wire. Fire is never fun I believe the above answer assumes the question was meant to read, "30 amp 220 volt dryer." 12 gauge wire WILL NOT carry 30 amps safely. You need to run #10 copper minimum. It is never a bad idea to upsize, such as the recommended #8, but it is not necessary if 30 amps is what you need.


Can 15 amp rated outlets be used with twelve gauge wire?

A. It's 240 volts & B. Wire size is a function of amperage. 12-gauge wire is used with 20 amperes or less. So, 12-gauge wire can be used with 120V/20A or 240V/20A. Keep in mind though that 240V in the U.S. has 2 live 120V lines so if you encounter a white wire, it's probably an unmarked live & should be repainted as black or better yet, red (to indicate the 2nd live wire).

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Can you use 600v 14 gage wire on a 240v 30 amp electric dryer?

no. depending on length of run you'll need either 10 or 6 gauge wire for a 30 amp double pole breaker.


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 does a dryer use?

Normally AWG #10


What gauge wire and amp breaker do you use on a stove dryer and hot water heater?

A stove is a two pole 50, and hot water heater i would recommend the same.


What gage wire is needed for a 35 amp ac?

Use 8 gauge wire.


What Wire kit do you use for a 180 watt amp?

18 gauge


What gauge for wire can you use with a 15 amp circuit?

14 AWG.


What size wire in a 40 amp 12 volt circuit?

Use 8 gauge wire.


Can you use 10 gauge wire to connect a 2 15 amp outlets to a 30 amp breaker?

no


Can you use a 20 amp circuit breaker for an electric dryer?

If you are referring to a cloths dryer, the answer depends on the requirements of the dryer. Most dryers require AWG#10 wire with a 30 amp fuse. If the wiring is AWG#12 then use a 20 amp breaker but never use it on AWG#10 which requires a 30 amp breaker. If you are referring to a hair dryer then yes a 20 amp breaker is fine.


What is a wire gauge and what is it's use?

wire gauge is used to determine the size of the wire to be installed based on the amperage draw of whatever is being hooked up on the receiving end. ie 14 gauge is for a 15 amp circuit, 12 gauge is for a 20 amp circuit, 10 gauge 30 amp etc. to get specific amp draw ratings on a particular gauge of wire look at a current National Electric code book or ugly book.


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.