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What gauge wire do you need to run a 30 amp circuit 100 feet?
8 ga
Can you connect 16 ga wire to 14 ga wire for a light fixture?
Most lighting circuits are 15 amps and require 14 AWG wire. 16 AWG wire has a smaller cross section than 14 AWG and cannot be used in the 15 amp circuit. I had an answer here and deleted it when I found it to be at least partially incorrect. What I found is this: Sec 240.5(B)(2) allows 16 AWG fixture wire to be run up to 100 feet in length when attached to a 20 amp circuit. I thought it was 18 inches. Fixture wires are defined in Table 402.3.
Can you use a skinny breaker for a refrigerator?
Yes, as long as the rating of the breaker is high enough. Do not use a 20 amp breaker with 14 ga wire however. 14 ga wire can not have a breaker ratered high than 15 amps serving it.
Can you use 10 ga wire on a 15 amp receptacle?
Yes you can because it is rated for 30 Amps. You need to be sure you have a good connection to the receptacle because it isn't designed for the larger wire in most cases.
What size of wire is needed to run a 20 amp 2 pole breaker for a 220 volt window AC unit?
12 guage. The most current that can be sustained in 12 Ga wire is 20 Amps. Almost all 12 Ga wire sold for home use can handle 600 volts, so your 220 v A/C is covered. The voltage rating should appear on the jacket of the wire sheath.
How many amps is a 16 gauge wire 12 volts rated for?
12 ga, 20 amp. 14 ga, 15 amp. 16 ga, 10 amp.
Can a 480V a 12 ga wire safetly carry 4 x as much power as it would at 120V?
#12 wire will carry about 20 amp 20 X 480 volts = 9600 watts 20 X 120 volts = 2400 watts 4 times.
What gauge wire do you need to run a 30 amp circuit 100 feet?
8 ga
Can you put a 20 amp breaker at 16 ga wire?
For most apps, the max amps for 16 ga is 25A, so yes.
Does the amp cable connects to the negative for a car stereo?
NO. Just ground the amp to the chassis try to make ground short as possable about 12 inches is plenty. BE SURE GROUND WIRE IS THE SAME GAGE AS THE POWER WIRE. If its an 8 ga. + then use 8 ga. for the ground.
How many loads can a 20 amp 12 ga wire carry?
A #12 wire can carry 20 amps. Assuming the connected voltage is 120 volts the wattage will be Watts = Amps x Volts. W = 20 x 120 = 2400 watts. The circuit can legally be loaded to 80%. 2400 x 80% = 1920 watts. The maximum amount of loads that can be connected to a 20 amp #12 wire have to be added up individually but stay under 1920 watts.
Which flatware is thicker 16 or 18 gauge?
16 ga is thicker than 18 ga.... the lower the number the thicker the wire size
What does GA for tubing stand for?
the answer is gauge its a measurement of thickness in wire the 4 gauge (ga) wire ran from my car battery to power my audio amp. the smaller the number the bigger the wire usually from 24 gauge to 1/0 gauge which is about a inch thick
Can you connect 16 ga wire to 14 ga wire for a light fixture?
Most lighting circuits are 15 amps and require 14 AWG wire. 16 AWG wire has a smaller cross section than 14 AWG and cannot be used in the 15 amp circuit. I had an answer here and deleted it when I found it to be at least partially incorrect. What I found is this: Sec 240.5(B)(2) allows 16 AWG fixture wire to be run up to 100 feet in length when attached to a 20 amp circuit. I thought it was 18 inches. Fixture wires are defined in Table 402.3.
Can you use a skinny breaker for a refrigerator?
Yes, as long as the rating of the breaker is high enough. Do not use a 20 amp breaker with 14 ga wire however. 14 ga wire can not have a breaker ratered high than 15 amps serving it.
What gauge wire is needed to run 200 feet and can carry 40amps?
4 gauge
Can you use 10 ga wire on a 15 amp receptacle?
Yes you can because it is rated for 30 Amps. You need to be sure you have a good connection to the receptacle because it isn't designed for the larger wire in most cases.
