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What gauge wire used for a fifteen amp breaker?
AWG # 14 copper.
Can 13 gauge wire be connected to a 20 amp breaker?
No, because NEC says that 12 AWG wire is the smallest wire that can safely handle 20 A. If you installed a smaller wire on a 20 A breaker you could possibly overheat the wire and cause it to fail, which can start a fire. It would not be to code. And the National Electrical code does not list a 13 gauge wire.
Can you use 10 gauge wire to connect a 2 15 amp outlets to a 30 amp breaker?
No, it is not safe to use 10 gauge wire with a 30 amp breaker as the wire is not rated for that high of a current. It is important to use the correct wire gauge that matches the breaker amperage to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. For a 30 amp breaker, you should use at least 10 gauge wire.
Can you run 8 gauge wire on a 50 amp breaker?
6ga should be used. It might not be against codes where you are,and you might have a 50amp installed for something that only uses 40amp, but it should be done right, and 6ga should be used off of a 50amp breaker.
14 gauge wire can be on what size circuit breaker?
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.
What gauge wire should be used for a 30 amp breaker?
For a 30 amp breaker, a 10-gauge wire should be used.
What gauge wire should be used for a 60 amp breaker?
For a 60 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used.
What size wire should be used with a 60 amp breaker?
A 6-gauge wire should be used with a 60 amp breaker.
What gauge wire should be used for a 40 amp breaker?
For a 40 amp breaker, a 8-gauge wire should be used to ensure safe and efficient electrical flow.
What gauge wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?
For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to ensure safe and proper electrical connection.
What wire gauge should be used for a 60 amp breaker?
For a 60 amp breaker, a wire gauge of at least 6 AWG should be used to ensure proper electrical safety and performance.
Is it safe to use 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker for a microwave?
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
What gauge wire is used on a 20 amp breaker?
AWG 12.
What size breaker should be used on a 20 amp motor?
30 amp breaker with #10 gauge copper wire
What size wire should be used for a 25 amp breaker?
For a 25 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 10 gauge should be used to safely handle the current.
What type of wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?
For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to handle the higher electrical load safely.
What wire should be used for a 30 amp breaker?
For a 30 amp breaker, a wire with a gauge of 10 AWG should be used to ensure safe and proper electrical connections.
