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Copper wires do not hold amps, they have a cross sectional area capacity to allow amperage to flow. In the electrical trade this is spoken of as "ampacity" of the wire. It is a combining of the two words amps and capacity.
A # 2 copper wire with an insulation factor of 60, 75 or 90 degrees C is consecutively rated at 100, 115 and 120 amps.
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How many amps can a number six wire hold?
55 amps on copper wire.
How many amps service does 12 gauge yellow wire hold?
The normal current capacity of 12 AWG copper wire is 20 amps.
How many amps capacity will a number 00 copper conductor allow?
A 2/0 copper conductor with an insulation rating of75 and 90 degrees Care rated at 175 and 185 amps respectively.
How many amps is 10-2 romex safe for?
A #10 copper wire in a NMD90 cable is rated at 30 amps.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
How many amps can a number six wire hold?
55 amps on copper wire.
How many amps service does 12 gauge yellow wire hold?
The normal current capacity of 12 AWG copper wire is 20 amps.
How many amps capacity will a number 00 copper conductor allow?
A 2/0 copper conductor with an insulation rating of75 and 90 degrees Care rated at 175 and 185 amps respectively.
How many amps will taken in sq mm copper wire?
10 amps
How many amps is 10-2 romex safe for?
A #10 copper wire in a NMD90 cable is rated at 30 amps.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
How many volteged do you lose in 50 feet out of copper?
That depends on how much current (Amps) is flowing through the copper. The voltage you lose in the copper will always be (A) times (R). 'A' is the current (amps) in the copper. 'R' is the resistance of the copper. You can look that up in a product catalog, or measure it with a really good ohm-meter.
How many amps will a 2 0 wire carry?
If you mean 2/0 copper wire it is rated 175 amps. # 2 wire is 115 amps. If you are referring to 2.0 metric it is rated 15 amps.
How many amps can 8 gauge carry?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
How many amps can a zero gauge wire handle?
You are probably thinking about 1/0 wire (1 ought wire). In copper it is rated at 175 amps and in aluminum 125 amps.
How many amps can a 6 gauge wire hold?
101 amps for chassis wiring and 37 amps for power transmission. This is for short lengths of wire.
How many amps is number 8 3 wire rated for?
60 amps
