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Erin Bode
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∙ 10y ago15 amps requires AWG # 14 wire.
If you mean 2/0 copper wire it is rated 175 amps. # 2 wire is 115 amps. If you are referring to 2.0 metric it is rated 15 amps.
A #12 aluminium conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amp. Therefore the largest size breaker to protect that wire will be a breaker rated at 15 amps.
You would need to know how FAR the load is from the service point. Then use an online calculator or the voltage-drop formula to determine the minimum diameter of the conductors necessary to provide 95 percent of the supply voltage to the device at the other end. <<>> If distance is not a factor, the wire size is determined by the amperage the wire has to carry. Using the formula I = W/E, Amps = Watts/Volts = 3000/380 = 7.98 amps. A #14 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps. This size wire has nearly double the capacity that you need.
To answer this question a voltage and amperage must be stated. W = Amps x Volts.
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)
Look on the heater and see what amps it is pulling. That will determine the wire size and breaker size. It must be on a dedicated circuit. 15 amps = AWG # 14 wire with 15 amp breaker 20 amps = AWG # 12 wire with 20 amp breaker 30 amps = AWG # 10 wire with 30 amp breaker 40 amps = AWG # 8 wire with 40 amp breaker
15 amps.
Cable sizing is based on load amperage. The formula you need to use is Amps = Watts/Volts. Amps = 1000/220 = 4.55 amps. A #14 copper wire with a insulation factor of 60, 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 15, 15 and 15 amps respectively.
The minimum size home wiring is #14 AWG, the rating for that size wire is 15 amps.
No, you should use wire that matches the lowest amp rating of the breakers connected to it. In this case, you should use 15 amp wire since one of the breakers is a 15 amp breaker. Matching the wire gauge to the lowest amp rating ensures the wire is protected from overheating in case of a short circuit.
For a mini split heat pump with a 15 amp load, a 14/2 AWG Teck cable would be suitable. Make sure to consult with a licensed electrician to ensure you are using the correct cable size for your specific installation needs.
The minimum size home wiring is #14 AWG, the rating for that size wire is 15 amps.
A # 14 copper conductor will be fine to carry 8 amps at 120 volts. This size conductor is rated at 15 amps.
A #14 copper wire with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.
5. You are probably asking about wire size. 15 amps is typically 14 AWG and 20 amps is 12 AWG.
Wire is sized by the amperage applied to the wire. To answer this question a voltage needs to be stated. I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts. A #14 copper conductor is rated at 15 amps.
A 14 gauge wire is typically used on a 15 amp circuit breaker. It is not recommended to use a larger circuit breaker with a smaller wire size as this can create a fire hazard.