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No you need at least a #6. Depending if it is a motor load it may even be higher that a #6. #10 wire is only reated at 30 amps. #8 wire is rated at 40 amps.

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No, a 10-2 wire is typically rated for a maximum of 30 amps. For a 50-amp circuit, you would need to use a heavier gauge wire, such as 6-3 wire, which is designed to carry that amount of current safely. Using a wire with a lower ampacity than needed can lead to overheating and potentially create a fire hazard.

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