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What size wire do you need to run a 50 amp electrical box for a small shop?
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∙ 14y ago
Be safe and run 6 gauge wire although 8 gauge will handle 50 amps at short distances. I assume this is a 220 volt circuit and the small shop is within 100 feet of the power source. === === <><><>
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∙ 12y ago12 gauge will carry 20 amps. This is sufficient to run any 120 volt power tool and leave 5 amps for lighting etc. This would be the minimum practical size for a workshop. If you need 240 volts then 8 or even 6 gauge 4 conductor wire should be used. Local circuits within the shop should be 12 gauge as well so that a 20 amp breaker can be used. The startup current many power tools pull can trip a 15 amp breaker.
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The size of the wire depends on what equipment that you want to use in the shop. 15 amp branch circuits will need #14 wire. 20 amp branch circuits will need #12 wire. 30 amp branch circuits will need #10 wire. 40 amp branch circuits will need #8 wire. To calculate the service feeders for the shop, total the connected loads in either watts or amperage. If you can only find wattage use the following formula to change to amperage. Amps = Watts/Volts. Take the total amperage and add 10%. The amperage that you end up with will determine the feeder conductors.
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