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A #8 conductor is rated at 40 amps. Wattage is the product of amps x volts. As you can see the voltage is needed in this question to answer it. In the electrical trade I have never come across the terminology watt amp. Volt amp, yes.

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Q: Can i use a 8 gauge 1200 watt power wire for a 1000 watt amp?
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