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It stands for American Wire Gauge and a designation like 10 AWG indicates the size. There are a number of other specifications which derive from the cross sectional area of the wire as designated by the gauge. One confusing aspect is as the number of the gauge gets smaller the current carrying capacity increases.
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What is the minimum wire size for a 30Amp breaker?
The minimum wire size for a 30Amp breaker is typically 10 AWG for copper wire and 8 AWG for aluminum wire, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). This wire size is necessary to safely carry the amount of current without overheating.
Which wire is smallest in AWG?
The larger the AWG number the smaller the wire. 10 AWG wire can carry more current than 12 AWG wire.The wire sizes of 24 and 26 are the smallest that are used in the electrical.See related links below
What size wire for electric cook top?
AWG # 6 copper or AWG # 4 aluminum
What is the gauge of 0.163 wire?
The nearest wire size is #6 AWG which is .162023.
What does AWG 18 stand for?
AWG stands for American Wire Gage (gage is spelt gauge in British English)The larger the gauge number, the thinner the wire.
What does the AWG Acronym stand for?
American Wire Gauge
What size wire do you need for 15 amps?
AWG 10.
What is the minimum wire size for a 30Amp breaker?
The minimum wire size for a 30Amp breaker is typically 10 AWG for copper wire and 8 AWG for aluminum wire, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). This wire size is necessary to safely carry the amount of current without overheating.
What is the recommended wire size for an 80 amp breaker?
The recommended wire size for an 80 amp breaker is typically 4 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper wire and 2 AWG for aluminum wire.
What is the recommended wire size for a 70 amp breaker?
The recommended wire size for a 70 amp breaker is typically 4 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper wire and 2 AWG for aluminum wire.
What is the recommended wire size for a 100A service?
The recommended wire size for a 100A service is typically 2 AWG copper or 1/0 AWG aluminum.
Which wire is smallest in AWG?
The larger the AWG number the smaller the wire. 10 AWG wire can carry more current than 12 AWG wire.The wire sizes of 24 and 26 are the smallest that are used in the electrical.See related links below
What is the required wire size for 100?
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
What is the awg wire size designation of the cable?
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What is the recommended wire size for a 100A subpanel installation?
The recommended wire size for a 100A subpanel installation is typically 3 AWG copper or 1 AWG aluminum.
What is the recommended wire size for a 100A electrical circuit?
The recommended wire size for a 100A electrical circuit is typically 3 AWG copper or 1 AWG aluminum.
What size wire for electric cook top?
AWG # 6 copper or AWG # 4 aluminum
