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The overcurrent rating for 14 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire is typically around 15 to 20 amps for general use in residential wiring, depending on the application and insulation type. For continuous loads, it's advisable to limit the current to 80% of the maximum rating, which would be about 12 amps. Always refer to local electrical codes and standards for specific applications and conditions.
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Can you take a 14 awg wire and hook it to a 12 awg wire?
Yes as long as the breaker feeding the circuit is protected with a 15 amp breaker. The code states that the over current device can be no smaller than that of the smallest current carrying conductor. That will be the #14 wire with a capacity of 15 amps.
What size wire to pull 6 amps 70 feet?
NEC 310.16 conductor ampacities NEC 240.4(D) For residential installations the smallest wire to be used is 14 AWG (15 amps rating) and for commercial installations the smallest wire to be used is 12 AWG (20 amp rating)
What size wire do you need for 15 amps?
AWG 10.
What is the name of the wiring on the 380 volts system?
depends on the amperage. 14 AWG for 15 amps, 12 AWG for 20 amps, 8 AWG for 50 amps.
What does AWG mean?
American Wire Guage. The smaller the number the larger the wire. As in an AWG 14/2 wire is much smaller than an AWG 10/2 wire.
