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The amps on any wire is determined by the voltage and the load that is being served. If you are asking what is the maximum current allowed on a #8 AWG, that would be 40 amps for a 60 degree Celsius rated wire, 50 amps for a 75 degree Celsius rated wire and 55 amps for a 95 degree Celsius rated wire.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis depends on the type of insulation which is printed on the wire. The ampacity table in the Code is based on not more than 3 insulated conductors in a raceway (conduit) or a cable. The rating goes from 40 A for TW and UF cable to 55 amp for THHN and THHW wire, the most common type sold. So if your wire is anything other than TW or UF, it'll safely carry 50 amps. The entire chart is table 310-16 & 310-18 in the National Electric Code.
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∙ 11y agoA #8 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 45 amps.
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A #8 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C are both rated at 45 amps.
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∙ 13y ago60 amps
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How many amps can 8 gauge carry?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
How many amps can a 14 AWG wire carry?
A wire is not like a bucket that holds amps but more like a pipe that lets the amperage flow through it. A # 14 wire is rated at 15 amps. Code only allows up to 80% for continuous use, 15 x .8 = 12 amps.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
How many amps can 8 gauge wire carry at 120 vac at 25 feet?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation rated at 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
What gauge wire for 40 amps?
I would recommend #8 AWG for any residential wiring application for 40A.
How many amps can 8 gauge carry?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
How many amps is number 8 3 wire rated for?
60 amps
How many amps can a 14 AWG wire carry?
A wire is not like a bucket that holds amps but more like a pipe that lets the amperage flow through it. A # 14 wire is rated at 15 amps. Code only allows up to 80% for continuous use, 15 x .8 = 12 amps.
How many amps for 14 wire how many amps for 12 wire?
#14 copper wire is rated at 15 amps, # 12 copper is rated at 20. The maximum capacity of any wire is 80% so remember to derate your current by multiplying the rated current by .8
How many amps can 8 gauge wire carry at 120 vac at 25 feet?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation rated at 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
How many amps is 8 gauge wire 12 volts DC good for?
Generally 40 amps continuous or 50 amps surge is safe.
How many amps will a 12 3 extension cord handle?
A #12 copper wire is rated at 20 amps. On an extension cord, unless it has user installed ends, the rating of the three blade cap is only 15 amps. Either way the extension cord should only be loaded up to 80% of the wire rating. 20 x .8 = 16, 15 x .8 = 12.
How many amps can a 2.5 sq mm wire conduct?
It will taken 8 amps <<>> The conversion of 2.5 sq mm wire to AWG is equal to a #12 wire. The ampacity of a #12 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is 20 amps.
What gauge wire for 40 amps?
I would recommend #8 AWG for any residential wiring application for 40A.
What size wire would be required for the power supply of a compressor at 45 amps?
8 AWG. <<>> Electrical code wire sizing for motors has to be at 125% of the rated motor current. So the wire has to have the ability to handle 45 + 11.25 = 56.25 amps. A #6 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 65 amps.
How many amps can a 8 gauge wire run coming from the ditribution panel to the sub panel 25 feet away?
A #8 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 45 amps.
How do you calculate a sises of cable used for an appliance?
Wire sizes and ampacity are regulated by code. # 14 wire 15 amps, #12 wire 20 amps, #10 wire 30 amps, #8 wire 40 amps, #6 wire 60 amps. These are the most common, a slight variation in amperage depending on the insulation factor.
