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For runs under 75ft 4 gauge wire is recommended. For runs over 75ft consult a wire size calculator. Remember that the total circuit length is twice your run. (length of Hot + length of Neutral) Don't divide your run length by 2.
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∙ 12y agoA table in the electrical code book states what size cable or wire is allowed to carry a specific amperage. A #6 copper wire wire with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 65 and 65 amps respectively. A wire is only legally allowed to be loaded to 80% capacity. If the load needs the full 60 amps then the next wire size up must be used. A #4 copper wire with an insulation rating of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 85 and 85 amps respectively. De-rating this wire to 80% capacity will allow 85 x .8 = 68 amps.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the ambient temperature and type of wire but generally the answer is 6 AWG
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∙ 13y agoA common wire size for a 220V, 60A circuit is AWG-6.
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∙ 9y ago#6 wire can take 60 amps up to a distance of 150 ft (240 v system) or 125 ft (120 v system.
The wire size should be increased to #4 for a distance up to 300 ft.
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∙ 14y ago#6 RW90 copper or #4 aluminium. Keep in mind that the conductors can only be loaded contineous to 80%. 60 x .8 = 48 amps.
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∙ 6y agoA #6 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 75 amps.
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∙ 9y agoAWG # 6 wire.
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∙ 10y agoAWG # 6 copper.
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What Size breaker for 6 gauge wire?
You need a 60 amp breaker.
Is 60 amp breaker good for 225 stick welder?
The 225 amps is the secondary output amperage. Look on the machines nameplate to find the input amperage. It is that amperage that is needed to size the feed wire and there the breaker size. When you find that amperage you may want to re question the breaker size.
What size copper wire for 60 amp HVAC?
#6 Awg with #10 Ground
Can work wire for 100 amps use for 60 amps circuit?
If you have 100 amp wire, you can use it for a 60 amp circuit, or for any circuit of 100 amps or less. But if you have a 60 amp circuit, 60 amp wire is thinner and cheaper than 100 amp wire.
Does anyone make a 100 amp GFCI breaker?
Not that I know of. The largest GFCI breaker I have seen is a 60 amp.
What Size breaker for 6 gauge wire?
You need a 60 amp breaker.
Can you use a 60 amp breaker for a electric stove?
You can as long as the feeder wire to the stove is a #6 which is rated for 60 amps. You must keep in mind that the breaker protects the wire size. If your stove is now connected with a #8 which is rated for 40 amps you can not use a 60 amp breaker on the circuit for the above reason.
What wire size to run 60 AMP 220v 250 FT?
wire size to run 60 amp 220v 110 ft
Can you use 60 amp breaker for 110 V at 110 ft and what wire is best?
A breaker is based on wire size, as the breaker protects the wire and not the load. This is a voltage drop question. A #3 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 60 amps for 110 feet on a 110 volt system.
What size amp circuit breaker would protect a 12kW boiler?
The breaker protects the wiring not the boiler. 12,000 watts at 240 volts will require 50 amps. So, you will need a 60 amp breaker using AWG# 6 wire on a dedicated circuit.
What size breaker is needed for a kitchen Range?
Depends on the range but normally it will require a 60 amp breaker.
What size ground wire is needed for a 60 amp?
#8 copper wire.
How do you size circuit breakers?
If you are using 14AWG wire in your circuit, you will fuse with a 15 amp breaker as 14AWG maximum amperage is 15 amps to 100 ft of wire. If the wire run is longer than 100ft, then you would fuse for 10 amps max. If you are using 12AWG then it can carry 20 amps, etc. Longer than 100ft you would fuse for 15amps. note: 14AWG is called 14/2 and 12Awg is called 12/2 commonly.
What gauge wire is required for a 60 amp breaker?
#6 wire is good for 65 Amps as long as it is type THHN.
What size breaker is used for a 5 ton 34 amp minimum 60 amp maximum?
60 amp using AWG # 6 copper for branch circuits.
Is 60 amp breaker good for 225 stick welder?
The 225 amps is the secondary output amperage. Look on the machines nameplate to find the input amperage. It is that amperage that is needed to size the feed wire and there the breaker size. When you find that amperage you may want to re question the breaker size.
What breaker size is needed for 60 gallon hot water tank?
Usually 30 amp
