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For running power to a camper, you would typically need a heavy-duty electrical wire with insulation rated for outdoor use. The wire size will depend on the electrical load of your camper and the distance from the power source. It is recommended to consult an electrician to determine the correct wire gauge for your specific setup.
What governs the size of the wire for a camper is the load that the camper draws when fully loaded. If you are referring to a camper as one that is on the back of a truck then the wire should be around #10 to #8 which will give you an ampacity of 30 to 40 amps. Make sure that the proper fuse link is installed in the feeder line on this project. Find the wattage of the devices in the camper and use the following equation. The equation to use is Amps = Watts/Volts.
Wire size is based on the current draw of the device. It can be obtained from the wattage of the device by dividing the watts by the voltage. Once you have the current re ask the question.
For a 60 amp service: At 750 feet away, you would need at least #4 copper or #2 aluminum wire to account for voltage drop. At 500 feet away, you could use #6 copper or #4 aluminum wire for the same purpose.
For a 25 amp circuit over 420 feet, you would typically need a 10 gauge wire to ensure minimal voltage drop and proper safety. It's always recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the best wire size for your specific situation.
For running power to a camper, you would typically need a heavy-duty electrical wire with insulation rated for outdoor use. The wire size will depend on the electrical load of your camper and the distance from the power source. It is recommended to consult an electrician to determine the correct wire gauge for your specific setup.
What governs the size of the wire for a camper is the load that the camper draws when fully loaded. If you are referring to a camper as one that is on the back of a truck then the wire should be around #10 to #8 which will give you an ampacity of 30 to 40 amps. Make sure that the proper fuse link is installed in the feeder line on this project. Find the wattage of the devices in the camper and use the following equation. The equation to use is Amps = Watts/Volts.
12 AWG.
Wire size is based on the current draw of the device. It can be obtained from the wattage of the device by dividing the watts by the voltage. Once you have the current re ask the question.
# 6 copper wire.
For a 60 amp service: At 750 feet away, you would need at least #4 copper or #2 aluminum wire to account for voltage drop. At 500 feet away, you could use #6 copper or #4 aluminum wire for the same purpose.
10 guage
If a person is getting a shock from touching a cable television connector to the metal on a slide in camper, there might be a ground wire that is not connected. Check the main fuse box in the camper and trace where the ground wire goes. It may need to be connected more securely.
Cannot answer this question. Will need to know the voltage and amperage of the circuit. Also need to know the application i.e. is it a lighting circuit or a motor circuit?
Wire is sized by the amperage that it is allowed to legally carry. To answer this question the amperage that you need at the garage must be stated.
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You will need a 40 amp breaker using AWG # 8 wire running it a distance of no more than 50 feet.