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The NEC limits the overcurrent protection of #10 copper to 30A. This means that that a continuous load supplied by the #10 cannot exceed 24A unless the breaker is rated for 100% continuous duty.

Don't forget to apply any derating factors as required in table 310.16 of the NEC. For derating you can use the appropriate temperature rating column i.e. 90 deg for THHN dry location but in no case can you exceed 30A.

It depends upon What type of wire and how that wire is being run. Standard ratings for residential wiring is a maximum of 30 amps for a #10 wire. To get technical, I think the maximum amperage of #10 wire run enclosed (like in metal conduit) is 33 amps. Most building inspectors will go by the 30 amp rule.

10 copper wire will hold 30 amps /we use this size wire for electrical dryers.

For aluminum wiring the maximum loading is lower. 10 gauge aluminum hold 25 AMPS.

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A 10-gauge wire is typically rated for up to 30 amps in a typical residential setting. However, it's important to consult local electrical codes and guidelines to ensure safe usage of the wire.

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The amount of current a wire can safely carry depends on the length of the run and the gauge of the wire, not just the wire size.

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A #10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degree C is rated at 30 amps. Code states that conductors can only be continuously loaded to 80%. 30 x .8 = 24 amps

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It's not recommended that you try to run more than 30 amps through a 10 Ga COPPER wire.

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A #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps.

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A #10 copper wire with an insulation rated at 90 degree C has a rating of 30 amps.

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#10 copper wire is rated at 30 amps.

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30 amps.

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