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No you need at least a #6. Depending if it is a motor load it may even be higher that a #6. #10 wire is only reated at 30 amps. #8 wire is rated at 40 amps.
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What is the main use of lad wire?
The main use of lead wire is as connection to an electric pole of an electronics component.
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No because speaker wire does not have enough insulation to be safe for power.
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probably yes.
How big of breaker do you use for 115 volt?
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What size wire to use to install a thermostat?
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Why use 3 wire 240 volt receptacle instead of a 4 wire 240 volt receptacle?
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What is the ampacity of 10mm cable?
The rule of thumb is 1mm square=6Amp so 10mm square will,for safety reasons and for a copper conductor, carry 50Amps.
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blah blag
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# 6 wire
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What is 155-102?
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