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For a 50 Amp load, a 6-gauge aluminum wire would be suitable for most installations. It is important to consult local electrical codes and regulations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Copper wire gauge sizes are not equivalent to aluminum wire gauge sizes. The gauge sizes for copper and aluminum wires are different due to their differing electrical conductivity properties. It is not possible to directly convert a copper wire size to an equivalent aluminum wire size.
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.
Depends upon how many amps you need at the load and whether you're using copper or aluminum or some other material, and how much voltage drop your load can withstand during startup inrush.
The frequency has no direct relationship to the size of wire. Wire is sized as to the amount of current a load draws in a circuit.
To compute the size of wire based on the distance from the circuit breaker to the load side, you need to consider the voltage drop along the wire due to its resistance. Use voltage drop calculations to determine the appropriate wire size that will ensure a permissible voltage drop over the distance. Factors like current carrying capacity, material of wire, and other environmental considerations also play a role in determining the wire size. Consulting national electrical codes or using online calculators can help in selecting the right wire size.