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40 awg
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The above answer is incorrect. A #40 wire is smaller that telephone wire which is #22 awg.
A #8 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 60 degrees C is rated at 40 amps. For a built in safety factor, a #8 conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C has a rating of 45 amps.
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How do you solve for the size of wire when the given is kva?
The V stands for volts and A is amps. If for example you have a 12kVA device and are running off a voltage of 120 volts then Amps = 12000/120 = 100. You then use the calculated amps in a wire size table to get the correct size.
What size breaker do you need for two 60W bulbes 110 volts?
It is not the number of bulbs that you worry about. It is the wire size that is your concern. If the circuit is wired with AWG 12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with a AWG 14/2 wire then use a 15 amp breaker. You are protecting the wiring with the correct size breaker.
Can you use 40 amp breaker for your lights and plug ins?
If you are referring to house wiring then the answer is no. A breaker protects the wire size that is connected to the breaker. In home wiring most homes are wired with a #14 wire which is rated at 15 amps. That is why the wire is protected by a 15 amp breaker. The correct wire size to connect to a 40 amp breaker is a #8. This size wire is too large to connect to receptacles an light fixture terminals.
What size conduit is correct for 10-3 gauge wire?
You can pull 10 #3 gauge wires in a 2 1/2" conduit.
can service entrance wire be used for a stove?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.It is not a recommended procedure. Depending on what size service entrance cable it is the wire size will be too large to fit into the breaker and range lugs. Cutting strands off of a larger size wire to fit into the lugs is not acceptable. If this is new construction then the electrical inspector will reject the installation for not using the properly sized cable to feed the range. Use the proper size cable and feel free that there is not going to be any problems further on. The wire should be 3 conductor #8 fed from a two pole 40 amp breaker.
How to calculate the best wire size to use with a 10-32 UNF-2A thread?
10-32 unf-2a <<>> The wire size does not need to be calculated. Use a wire terminal end that crimps to the wire. These terminal end come in various wire sizes and bolt hole sizes. Pick the correct end for the wire size you are using and then in that wire size range, pick the correct bolt hole size that fits the bolt.
Does ordinary wire burn out easily?
Not if it is secured and tightened properly and has the correct size breaker installed for the wire size used.
Wire size for an electric range?
Wire size is based of the amperage of the device. To answer this question the amperage is needed or the wattage and voltage of the device.
Why do I keep blowing my 40amp ignition fuse on my 1997 Tahoe?
The control wire to the solenoid may be deteriorated and shorting out. Or, you may have a bad starter.
What size wire do you need to run to a new flattop range using 32 feet of wire?
Wire size is based on the current draw of the device. It can be obtained from the wattage of the device by dividing the watts by the voltage. Once you have the current re ask the question.
What is the use of wire gauge?
Wire gauge is used to determine the size wire needed to carry the correct amount of current for the job. It must be sized appropriately for the current in the circuit you are building.
Can 10-2 wire carry 220 volts?
Yes as long as you use the correct size breaker.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
What is the type and size of cable gland or 2 core cable?
To answer this question the size of the cable or the amperage of the load is needed to calculate the correct wire size and connectors to fit the cable.
When installing a circuit breaker do you size the breaker to correct wire size or the device its controlling?
When installing a circuit breaker, you size the breaker based on the wire size. The breaker should be matched to the ampacity of the wire to ensure proper protection against overloads and short circuits. The device being controlled by the breaker is not a determining factor in sizing the breaker.
How do you solve for the size of wire when the given is kva?
The V stands for volts and A is amps. If for example you have a 12kVA device and are running off a voltage of 120 volts then Amps = 12000/120 = 100. You then use the calculated amps in a wire size table to get the correct size.
How do you tell wire size in a circuit?
Telling the wire size is quite simple. Look on the outer sheath of a multi conductor cable. The wire size will be printed every few feet. If the wires are of a larger size the wire size will be printed right on the insulation every few feet. There is a handy little tool called a wire mike that is a type of micrometer. It is calibrated to solid wire on one side and stranded wire on the other side. To operate the tool just slide the wire into the jaws of the mike and read the correct wire size.To see what one looks like see sources and related linksbelow.
