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30 gauge wire is much "thinner" than 10 gauge wire. Hence, if you are using 10 gauge for an application requiring only 30 gauge, it will more than handle any current flow. However, if the application requires 10 gauge wire you cannot use 30 gauge wire.
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∙ 14y agoYes, but the circuit amperage loading has to be equal to the amperage capacity of the smallest wire which is the #20.
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What size breaker is used with 10 wire?
Don't go over 30 Amps with a 10 Ga wire.
What wire size is required for a branch circuit with 10 outlets and a 15 amp breaker?
With a 15 A breaker you need 14 Gauge wire. Normally you would only put 8 outlets on a 15 A circuit. If you have the option you shoudl consider a 20 A circuit, use 20A receptacles and 12 gauge wire. Comment: The question was on a homeowners electrical exam. My answer was also 14 gauge however, the tester said the answer was 12 ga. I thought maybe there was something special about the 10 outlets. For example, 10x180 VA per outlet/120V = 15 A which is right at the limit for 14 ga but would be 75% for the 12 ga wire.
Can you use a skinny breaker for a refrigerator?
Yes, as long as the rating of the breaker is high enough. Do not use a 20 amp breaker with 14 ga wire however. 14 ga wire can not have a breaker ratered high than 15 amps serving it.
What size of wire is needed to run a 20 amp 2 pole breaker for a 220 volt window AC unit?
12 guage. The most current that can be sustained in 12 Ga wire is 20 Amps. Almost all 12 Ga wire sold for home use can handle 600 volts, so your 220 v A/C is covered. The voltage rating should appear on the jacket of the wire sheath.
Can you connect a 8 gauge wire directly to a 10 or 12 gauge wire The appliance only requires 10 and 12 gauge but there is already 8 gauge running half way?
Yes you can. 8 ga. is better and more efficient than 12 ga. It will only benifit your install
How many amps is a 16 gauge wire 12 volts rated for?
12 ga, 20 amp. 14 ga, 15 amp. 16 ga, 10 amp.
What size breaker is used with 10 wire?
Don't go over 30 Amps with a 10 Ga wire.
Can you put a 20 amp breaker at 16 ga wire?
For most apps, the max amps for 16 ga is 25A, so yes.
What is the value of a 20 Ga Hiawatha shotgun?
10-100 USD.
What wire size is required for a branch circuit with 10 outlets and a 15 amp breaker?
With a 15 A breaker you need 14 Gauge wire. Normally you would only put 8 outlets on a 15 A circuit. If you have the option you shoudl consider a 20 A circuit, use 20A receptacles and 12 gauge wire. Comment: The question was on a homeowners electrical exam. My answer was also 14 gauge however, the tester said the answer was 12 ga. I thought maybe there was something special about the 10 outlets. For example, 10x180 VA per outlet/120V = 15 A which is right at the limit for 14 ga but would be 75% for the 12 ga wire.
Can you use a skinny breaker for a refrigerator?
Yes, as long as the rating of the breaker is high enough. Do not use a 20 amp breaker with 14 ga wire however. 14 ga wire can not have a breaker ratered high than 15 amps serving it.
What size of wire is needed to run a 20 amp 2 pole breaker for a 220 volt window AC unit?
12 guage. The most current that can be sustained in 12 Ga wire is 20 Amps. Almost all 12 Ga wire sold for home use can handle 600 volts, so your 220 v A/C is covered. The voltage rating should appear on the jacket of the wire sheath.
Can you connect a 8 gauge wire directly to a 10 or 12 gauge wire The appliance only requires 10 and 12 gauge but there is already 8 gauge running half way?
Yes you can. 8 ga. is better and more efficient than 12 ga. It will only benifit your install
When was Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru created?
Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru was created on 1999-10-20.
Can a 480V a 12 ga wire safetly carry 4 x as much power as it would at 120V?
#12 wire will carry about 20 amp 20 X 480 volts = 9600 watts 20 X 120 volts = 2400 watts 4 times.
How do you size wire for a 20kw aug heater for a heat pump?
Using the formula: Amps = Watts/Volts look up the wire size needed in the national electric code book for the amperage of the device. This formula only works for single phase current. If you are using 3 phase, look in the book. In general, 15 Amps or less: 14 Ga Copper wire. 20 Amps or less 12 Ga. 30 Amps or less 10 Ga. Anything more than 30 amps, look it up in the book.
What is the distance between Columbia SC and Athens GA?
165 mi, 2 hours 59 minsI-20 W and GA-10 W
