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A #14 copper conductor is rated at 15 amps.

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It will take 2-gauge cable. This high current cable is usually called service entrance cable. Service entrance cable is usually 1-gauge so it is easier to find and cheaper to buy than 2-gauge cable.

This is an aluminum clad cable with black plastic sheathing.

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