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What gauge of wire for 1500 watts?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 10/3/2023

AWG 12/2 with ground on a dedicated circuit with a 20 amp breaker. That will safely supply 1920 watts of continuous power.

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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.

Wire size is based on the amperage that the device draws. To find the amperage of any device use the following equation, Amps = Watts/Volts 2000/240 = 8.3 amps.

A #14 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago

Wire size is based on amperage of the load. I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts. As you can see with out a voltage stated an answer can not be given.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

1500 watts at 120 volts will pull 12.5 amps. If you are wiring a 120 volt home circuit for this I would use AWG # 12 wire on a 20 amp breaker.

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