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No. A #8 conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is only rated at 45 amps. You would need a #6 conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C as it is rated at 65 amps.

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Q: Can you use 8 gauge wire with a 50 amp breaker?
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