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The American Wire Gauge (AWG) is a shorthand way to identify key characteristics of the size of a wire and pertinent specifications associated with the size. So you will often hear someone ask what gauge wire do I need for a 15 Amp circuit in my home. The shorthand answer in this case would be 14 AWG for a typical residential wiring job.
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What gauge wire to use for dishwasher?
A domestic D/W uses 14 gauge wire.
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No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
What gage wire is needed for a 35 amp ac?
Use 8 gauge wire.
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The size of the wire is stated by its gauge under American Wire Gauge. Six gauge wire is size 6 AWG.
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