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How many amps is 250 MCM wire good for?
300 Amps if used for service entrance conductors. Table 310.15
What size copper wire for a run of 500 feet in parallel for a resident with a load of 600 amps single phase 240 volt?
This is a voltage drop question. A 500 MCM copper or 750 MCM aluminium conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 300 amps for 500 feet on a 240 volt system. Paralleling these conductors will allow the rating to be increased to 600 amps.
What size aluminum wire on 225 amp?
300 kcmil @ 75°
What gauge wire do you need for 220v 100a power?
I would recommend 1/0 just to be sure you have very little line loss. <<>> It depends on whether the 100 amp panel is rated at 100% or 80% loading. If the panel is only rated for 100% loading, meaning that a full 100 amps can be drawn from it, the wire size will be #2 copper conductor which is rated at 130 amps. The feeder can only be loaded to 80 present so will have a working amperage of 130 x .8 = 104 amps. If the panel is only rated at 80 percent loading then a #3 copper conductor can be used. A #3 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 115 amps. 115 x .8 = 92 amps.
Can 8 gauge wire be used on a 15 amp breaker?
Yes. Check to see if the wire rating printed on the outside covering of the wire in question. Most 12AWG wire is rated for 20 amps. Wire insulation is rated 300, 600 and 1000 volts. In case you are having trouble with the math for calculating amps x volts (120, 240V etc) = watts, watts divided by volts = amps Code will let you load up a conductor up to 80%. Full load on a # 12 wire is 16 amps. 12 Gauge copper can be used for 20A or less
How many amps is 250 MCM wire good for?
300 Amps if used for service entrance conductors. Table 310.15
What gauge wire hold 300 amps?
To carry 300 amps of current, you would need a very large wire size, likely in the range of 3/0 or 4/0 gauge wire. It's important to consult with an electrician to ensure the wire size meets building codes and safety standards for such high amperage.
What speaker wire for 300 watt amp?
There is no such thing as a watt amp. To determine wire size you need to know the current. Watts = Current x Voltage, so if you know the applied voltage to the load that consumes 300 watts you can get the answer. If we assume 120 volts as standard home voltage then current is 25 amps. If you had 240 volts it would be 12.5 amps. In general 14 AWG is 15 Amps 12 AWG is 20 Amps 10 AWG is 30 Amps
What will be the cable size for 300 A if the 3 phase voltage is 220 volts?
At least 50mm but with all the de-rating factors it might be 70mm that's if its 2 cable single phase non armoured clipped direct. Check out the tables dopey!!!! FYI 50 mm = 2 inches, 70 mm = 2.75 inches these are not wire sizes, sound more like cable outside diameters. Correct answer The wire size is dependant on the insulation factor on the wire. A few common insulations and corresponding wire sizes for 150 amps are - Size 0 R90 good for 155 amps, also with insulations of RW 75, TWH, TW75, good for 150 amps. Size 000 TW good for 165 amps.
What wire should you use in 300 amp three phase circuit breaker?
For a 300 amp three phase circuit breaker, you should use wire that is rated for at least 300 amps. The wire gauge needed will depend on the material (copper or aluminum) and the installation method (conduit or cable), so it's recommended to consult with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or a qualified electrician for the specific wire size required. Using the correct wire size is crucial to ensure safety and prevent overheating.
What size wire is needed for 120VDC 1275 Amps?
To determine the wire size needed for 120VDC and 1275 Amps, you would use the formula: Wire size (AWG) = (Ampacity of wire)/(Current carrying capacity of wire). In this case, with 1275 Amps and 120VDC, the calculated wire size required is approximately 300 MCM (thousands of circular mils) which corresponds to a wire gauge of 250.
How many amps can a zero gauge wire handle?
A zero gauge wire can typically handle up to 300 amps of current. However, the exact capacity may vary depending on the specific wire material and insulation used in the wire. It is important to consult the manufacturer's specifications for the wire you are using to determine the exact ampacity.
What gauge wire for 240 volt at 40 amps?
The ampacity of a # 10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is 30 amps. All wire voltage ratings usually drop into two categories 300 volts and 600 volts. Home wiring drops into the 300 volt range and commercial, industrial, drops into the 600 volt range.
What size awg do you need to install a 240v rec on a 50a breaker?
#8. It is better to error on the next large size. # 8 THHN 90 degree wire is rated at 45 amps. If there is a possibility that the breaker is connected to a 50 amp load the wire will be undersized. A #6 wire is rated at 65 amps. For continuous use, a load factor of 80% has to be applied. 65 x .8 = 52 amps. The only time the conductor can be smaller than the breaker size is on a motor feeder. Then the breaker is sized at 250% of the nameplate full load amps (FLA) rating of the motor. This is to allow the motor's starting current, which is about 300% FLA, to not trip the breaker on start up.
What size wire is needed for a 200 amp residential service panel?
A 350 MCM copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 325 amps. If the question is referring to maintaining a load of 300 amps then you have to up size the wire size because the conductor is only allowed to be loaded to 80%. A 500MCM copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 395 amps x 80% = 316 amps.
How many watts can 110 wire carry?
The first thing we have to do is clarify between the two items. 120 volt wire rating is an insulation rating of the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply. The ability of a wire to carry current (amps) is related to the size of the wire. Now, watts is the product of amps x volts. To answer this question, assuming the supply voltage is 110 volts, an amperage needs to be stated as per the formula above.
What wire size is needed for 50 amp service at 300 ft?
For a 50 amp service at 300 ft, you should use a wire size of at least 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum to ensure minimal voltage drop. Always consult the National Electrical Code and local regulations for specific requirements for your location.
