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Several different factors must always be considered when deciding the correct wire size to use:
- amperage, which is the current to be supplied, measured in amps?
- length of wire-run?
- installation situation/site conditions?
- run inside a conduit?
- exposed to the air fixed to a wall?
- extreme heat?
- damp conditions?
- underground?
To get the right answers refer to the Wiring Codes or Regulations for your locality. (Town/State.)
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A #6 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoA 60 amp circuit would normally have a #6 size wire, which is what is normally run for a stove, which is typically on a 50 amp 2 pole breaker for the normal home stove. The distance of the wire run might require a bigger size wire if it is very long.
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∙ 14y agoA #6 wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps. In Canada the use of TW 60 degree wire is going out of style due to the inability of the thremoplastic insulation to stand up in cold weather. Below -5C any flexing of the wire cracks the insulation.
Probably not an adequate size. Most residential application terminations are not rated for 90 degrees. and should use the 60 degree values, which make 6 copper good for about 50 amps.
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∙ 12y agoA #6 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps.
A #4 aluminium conductor with an insulation factor of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps.
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What is the max safe amps for 14 gauge wire?
You should never try to use more than 15 amps through a 14 gauge wire.
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 gauge wire do you use for 15 amps 200 feet?
To answer this question a voltage needs to be given.
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.
What gauge wire for 40 amps?
I would recommend #8 AWG for any residential wiring application for 40A.
What is the max safe amps for 14 gauge wire?
You should never try to use more than 15 amps through a 14 gauge wire.
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 gauge wire do you use for 15 amps 200 feet?
To answer this question a voltage needs to be given.
What size USE wire is needed for 200 amps?
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
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.
What is amp rating of 14 gauge wire?
In normal residential use it is 20 Amps. That depends on alot of things such as the wire insulation, ambient temperature, etc. Standard NM 12/2 (Romex or equivalent, which is likely what you are asking as it is the primary type used to wire residential) is rated for 20 amps, 14 gauge is 15 amps, 10 gauge is 30 amps.
What is the proper size wire cord for a 12 amp vacuum sweeper 120 volt?
16 gauge is rated at 13 amps, but I would use 14 gauge which is rated at 15 amps just to be safe.
What gauge of wire must be used in homemade wind turbine?
You would need to know the maximum watts and voltage you could generate then go from there. In home use you use 12 gauge wire at 120 volts to handle up to 20 amps. 14 gauge for 15 amps. If you're operating in 12 volt it's a different ballgame.
What size wire of suitable 13amp motor?
I would recommend you use AWG # 14 gauge which is rated at 15 amps.
How many gauge is required of copper wire in multiple generator science project?
34 gauge copper wire will work but to use the 35 gauge copper wire is the best choice
What is the best gauge copper wire to use for a radio antenna?
use a stronger wire for longer antennas...the gauge may not be as important as the strength if you string it outside.
What gauge wire for 40 amps?
I would recommend #8 AWG for any residential wiring application for 40A.
