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What size and type of wire should you use if you want to run 100 feet of 240 volt 30 amp wire through your basement to your garage to run an electric kiln?
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∙ 14y ago
As a minimum you need to run #10-2 AWG or 10-3AWG. (The extra wire is a Neutral for 110 Volts). You may want to use #8 AWG to make up for voltage drop if you are using something power intensive and it is a long cable run. <><><> You should also install a Ground wire and a GFCI to help to protect persons using the kiln from electrocution.
Also ensure the correctly-sized circuit breakers are installed to protect the new circuit from catching on fire if there is a short circuit or some other type of current overload fault condition develops. <><><>
As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power
at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work
AND
always use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes
(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)
to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
For a 100-foot run of 240-volt 30-amp service, you should use 10-gauge copper wire with a type of THWN or THHN. This wire size will ensure that you have sufficient capacity to safely support the kiln's power needs without overheating or voltage drop issues over the distance. Be sure to consult local electrical codes and regulations before proceeding with the installation.
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