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For 10-2 wire, you would typically use a 30-amp breaker. This size breaker is commonly used for 10-gauge wire in residential electrical installations. Make sure to check your local electrical codes and the manufacturer's recommendations for the specific application.
The amperage rating of any wire or conductor is determined by its size or gauge. It has nothing to do with whether it is a two, three or four conductor wire. For example, in basic residential wiring, a 14 gauge wire is rated at 15 amps, a 12 gauge wire is rated at 20 amps, a # 10 is rated for 30A and so forth.
A 220V 30A circuit typically requires three conductors: two hot wires and one ground wire. An additional neutral wire may be needed depending on the specific electrical configuration or equipment being used.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.240 volt two wire circuits loads do not need a neutral to operate. A three wire 240 volt circuit that needs a neutral, will have a neutral the same size as the current carrying conductors. In this case a #10.
For a 220V 50A welder, you would need a minimum of 6-gauge wire for your extension cord to ensure it can handle the current safely. It's recommended to use a heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord with appropriate wire gauge and length to avoid voltage drop and overheating.
The recommended wire size for a 30A circuit is typically 10-gauge wire.
For 10-2 wire, you would typically use a 30-amp breaker. This size breaker is commonly used for 10-gauge wire in residential electrical installations. Make sure to check your local electrical codes and the manufacturer's recommendations for the specific application.
The amperage rating of any wire or conductor is determined by its size or gauge. It has nothing to do with whether it is a two, three or four conductor wire. For example, in basic residential wiring, a 14 gauge wire is rated at 15 amps, a 12 gauge wire is rated at 20 amps, a # 10 is rated for 30A and so forth.
A 220V 30A circuit typically requires three conductors: two hot wires and one ground wire. An additional neutral wire may be needed depending on the specific electrical configuration or equipment being used.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.240 volt two wire circuits loads do not need a neutral to operate. A three wire 240 volt circuit that needs a neutral, will have a neutral the same size as the current carrying conductors. In this case a #10.
For a 220V 50A welder, you would need a minimum of 6-gauge wire for your extension cord to ensure it can handle the current safely. It's recommended to use a heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord with appropriate wire gauge and length to avoid voltage drop and overheating.
It depends on the amount of current (Amps) your breaker is rated for. If you boost your voltage the current will go down proportionally. 10 guage wire has an allowable ampacity of 30A. so if you are not drawing more than 27A you should be ok.
Yes, as long as the fuse or circuit breaker is rated for the smallest wire in the circuit, which in this case appears to be the 14 guage. Suppose the 14 guage is rated for 15 amps and the the 12 guage is rated for 20, and there is a 20-amp breaker on the circuit. Now suppose you have a short that draws 18 amps. The 14 guage wire will burn and catch fire, yet the breaker will not trip. That could be dangerous.
Have an electrician wire you a proper line for the appliance. You were just kidding about the 100A, right? 10, or 20amp, not 100.
montgomary ward
You have to replace the wire (as you are increasing the current capacity), the outlet, and the breaker. Essentially you have to remove the old circuit and put in a new one. You can't reuse parts of the old circuit as you are increasing the current capacity and they would be underrated.
It would have to be a 30 amp breaker to use the full power of the welder. I'd say go with the 30A. The general rule is that your planned load should only be 80% of the circuit capacity. That means a 30A circuit should have a maximum load of of (30*0.8) = 24A. With the 30 amp breaker you must have at least #10 wires feeding the circuit.