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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
A #6 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps.
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on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
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ProfessorThe only normal domestic situations in which you are likely to need 50amps are for an electric shower or cooker. Both of these are subject to part P of the building regulation requirements and should only be tackled by an electrician who is part P certified, or installed and then signed off by a part P certified electrician before connection to the mains supply, who will also check the cross bonding before signing to give approval. (Any electrical supply company will tell you what size twin and earth - I can't remember having been out of the trade a few years).
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
In general practice #8 gauge wire serves a 50 amp circuit.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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What size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
What size circuit breaker for GFCI circuit in a normal size bath?
Normally it is a 20 amp using AWG 12/2 gauge wire. But it really depends on what size wire is on that circuit. If it is white AWG 14 gauge then use a 15 amp breaker. If it is yellow AWG 12 gauge then use a 20 amp breaker.
What size wire do you need to run 100 ft 75 amp 230 volt?
Depends on the size of the circuit which you did not list.
Is it safe to go from 12-3 wire to a 14-2 wire in the middle of a switch leg?
No. The wire size is dependent on the circuit protection. If the circuit uses a 20 amp breaker you need to run 12 AWG wire on all devices connected to that circuit.
What size wire for a 40 amp breaker to a welder?
A #8 aluminium wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
