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What size ground wire is needed for 20 amp?
A #14 wire will do fine for grounding a 20 amp device. That is the size of the ground wire in a 2 conductor # 12 wire building cable.
How big of breaker do you use for 115 volt?
Depends on the wire size used in the circuit. If you use AWG # 14 wire you must use a 15 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG # 12 wire then you use a 20 amp breaker. If a AWG # 10 wire is used then a 30 amp breaker is required. The breaker protects the wiring from overheating so you must use the proper size breaker for the wire used.
Can you tie-in 12 gauge with another 12 awg wire?
Yes but there are two stipulations, one that the join or splice must be made in a junction box that is accessible and has a removable cover and the second stipulation is that the breaker that is supplying the power can not be larger that the smallest conductor. In this case no breaker larger that a 20 amp breaker as #12 wire is only rated at 20 amps.
What is the smallest copper wire size permitted by the national electric code for a 20 amp single phase electrical circuit?
I think you mean either what is the correct size or minimum wire size needed when a branch circuit is protected by a 20 A breaker. The size is 12 American Wire gauge (AWG). 14 AWG is used for 15 A circuit and 10 AWG for a 30 A breaker. The lower the gauge the larger the cross-section of the wire.
What is 12 awg?
12 AWG stands for American Wire Gauge 12, which is a standard measurement of the diameter of electrical wire. It indicates a wire with a diameter of 0.0808 inches and is commonly used for household electrical wiring, outlets, and switches.
What size ground wire is needed for 20 amp?
A #14 wire will do fine for grounding a 20 amp device. That is the size of the ground wire in a 2 conductor # 12 wire building cable.
Can you leave the red wire on a 12 gauge wire not wired to anything?
Sure. Just cap it off with a wire nut.
What size wire should be used for the electrical circuit in the kitchen?
For a kitchen electrical circuit, it is recommended to use a 12-gauge wire to ensure proper safety and efficiency.
What is the recommended well pump wire size for efficient and safe operation of the pump system?
The recommended well pump wire size for efficient and safe operation of the pump system is typically 12-gauge wire. This size of wire is commonly used to ensure proper power supply and prevent overheating or damage to the pump.
What size wire should you use when adding an outdoor electric socket size 12-2 or size 12-3?
Wire sizing is based on the amperage of the connected load. The wire size number 12 is rated at 20 amps.
What is the difference between 12 -2 and 14 -2 wire?
Both 12-2 and 14-2 wire have 2 wires in a single cord. Neither contains a ground wire. Size 12 wire is a larger wire than size 14 wire. Size 12 wire can carry more amperage without getting hot and burning up. They would not be used for house wiring or machinery since they do not have a ground wire.
What is the recommended wire size for a 20 amp breaker?
The recommended wire size for a 20 amp breaker is typically 12-gauge wire.
What is the appropriate wire size for a 20 amp circuit?
The appropriate wire size for a 20 amp circuit is typically 12-gauge wire.
What is the recommended wire size for a 20 amp circuit?
The recommended wire size for a 20 amp circuit is typically 12-gauge wire.
What is the size of electrical wire for 12?
24 meters
What size wire would you use to wire a motor that draws 16A from a circuit?
12
Nut size - front hub - rav4?
12 point 32 mm
