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What size wire would you use to wire a motor that draws 16 amps from a circuit?
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AWG Wire Ampacity
Gage (Amperes)
16 10 A
14 15 A
12 20 A
10 30 A
8 45 A
6 65 A
4 85 A
2 115 A
1 130 A
0 150 A
So if anything its probably 12-14 gauge wire
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