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The NEC limits the overcurrent protection of #10 copper to 30A. This means that that a continuous load supplied by the #10 cannot exceed 24A unless the breaker is rated for 100% continuous duty.
Don't forget to apply any derating factors as required in table 310.16 of the NEC. For derating you can use the appropriate temperature rating column i.e. 90 deg for THHN dry location but in no case can you exceed 30A.
It depends upon What type of wire and how that wire is being run. Standard ratings for residential wiring is a maximum of 30 amps for a #10 wire. To get technical, I think the maximum amperage of #10 wire run enclosed (like in metal conduit) is 33 amps. Most building inspectors will go by the 30 amp rule.
10 copper wire will hold 30 amps /we use this size wire for electrical dryers.
For aluminum wiring the maximum loading is lower. 10 gauge aluminum hold 25 AMPS.
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∙ 16y agoThe amount of current a wire can safely carry depends on the length of the run and the gauge of the wire, not just the wire size.
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∙ 12y agoA #10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degree C is rated at 30 amps. Code states that conductors can only be continuously loaded to 80%. 30 x .8 = 24 amps
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∙ 14y agoIt's not recommended that you try to run more than 30 amps through a 10 Ga COPPER wire.
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∙ 13y agoA #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps.
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∙ 11y agoA #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps.
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∙ 15y ago#10 copper wire is rated at 30 amps.
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∙ 13y ago30 amps.
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What amps is for 16 gauge wire?
10
What can you use 10 gauge wire for?
ten gauge wire is used for high current circuits. in home wiring, 12 gauge wire is normally used. 12 gauge wire can carry a maximum of 20 amps. 10 gauge wire on the other hand, is larger and can carry more current. the maximum current capacity of a 10 gauge wire is around 30 amps. one would use this for a stove, hvac or other power hungry device's.
What size of wire needed for 220volt?
Wire is not sized by voltage. It is sized by current measured in amps. Some common copper wire sizes and their current capacities are: 15 amps -- 14 gauge wire 20 amps -- 12 gauge wire 30 amps -- 10 gauge wire 40 amps -- 8 gauge wire
Does a 20 amp circuit require a number 12 gauge wire?
12 guage wire israted for 20 amps and 10 guage is rated for thirty amps! 12 gauge is what is required, as it is rated for 20 amps. 10 gauge is rated for 30 and will be more then enough. Oversizing wire in your case isn't necessary. The thicker 10 gauge wire is harder to work with and will more then likely cost more.
What gauge of wire to connect electric dryer?
You need a 3 conductor #10 cable. A #10 wire is rated at 30 amps.
If I have 150ft of 10 gauge wire with 60 amp service how many amps and watts do I have available at the end of the line?
10 gauge wire will only run up to 30 amps
What gauge wire can handle 28 amps?
10 guage
What is the amperage limit of 10 gauge solid wire?
Typically 30 amps.
What amps is for 16 gauge wire?
10
What can you use 10 gauge wire for?
ten gauge wire is used for high current circuits. in home wiring, 12 gauge wire is normally used. 12 gauge wire can carry a maximum of 20 amps. 10 gauge wire on the other hand, is larger and can carry more current. the maximum current capacity of a 10 gauge wire is around 30 amps. one would use this for a stove, hvac or other power hungry device's.
How many amps will 10-2 wire carry at 40 feett?
30 amps is how much a 10-2 wire will carry at 110 feet. 10 gauge wire is only good for thirty amps per the national electrical code. Using 80% of the breakers usage you will actually be getting only 24 amps.
What size of wire needed for 220volt?
Wire is not sized by voltage. It is sized by current measured in amps. Some common copper wire sizes and their current capacities are: 15 amps -- 14 gauge wire 20 amps -- 12 gauge wire 30 amps -- 10 gauge wire 40 amps -- 8 gauge wire
Does a 20 amp circuit require a number 12 gauge wire?
12 guage wire israted for 20 amps and 10 guage is rated for thirty amps! 12 gauge is what is required, as it is rated for 20 amps. 10 gauge is rated for 30 and will be more then enough. Oversizing wire in your case isn't necessary. The thicker 10 gauge wire is harder to work with and will more then likely cost more.
What gauge of wire to connect electric dryer?
You need a 3 conductor #10 cable. A #10 wire is rated at 30 amps.
What gauge wire would you use to wire a 120V 20A motor?
I am assuming that this is a one and a half HP motor. To wire a 120V 20A motor the electrical code states that the conductor has to be 125% of the motor's full load amps. This equals 25 amps. There is no wire rated at 25 amps so the next size up is 30 amps. A #10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 60, 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps. To carry this to a conclusion This #10 wire should be protected by either 60 amp non time delay fuses or 35 amp time delay fuses or a two pole 50 amp breaker.
Ten-gauge wire is rated to carry how many amperes?
30 amps is often the limit recommended for standard residential wiring on a #10 copper wire. You are correct.
What is ampere rating of 10 gauge wire at 120 volts and at 240 volts?
30 amps.
