That would need a busbar, an aluminium one with a cross section of 1 cm by 9 cm (or larger).
<<>>
A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 475 amps.
A 300 MCM copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 320 amps.
A 3/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 225 amps.
These size wires can be installed in parallel 600 MCM, tripled for 300 MCM or grouped in four 3/0 wires groups to achieve the amperage required.
Special parallel, three barrel and four barrel lugs have to be used to make the connection to the required load.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoFor a 900 amp load, you would typically need very heavy-duty wire such as 600 MCM (thousand circular mils) or larger. The exact size will depend on the specific application, distance, and voltage drop considerations. It is recommended to consult with a professional electrician or engineer for a precise calculation.
You will need to use #8 wire.
The amp size of a wire is determined by its gauge, not the number of wires. An 8-gauge wire is typically rated for around 40-60 amps, depending on the type and insulation of the wire.
Look on the heater and see what amps it is pulling. That will determine the wire size and breaker size. It must be on a dedicated circuit. 15 amps = AWG # 14 wire with 15 amp breaker 20 amps = AWG # 12 wire with 20 amp breaker 30 amps = AWG # 10 wire with 30 amp breaker 40 amps = AWG # 8 wire with 40 amp breaker
No, you should use wire that matches the lowest amp rating of the breakers connected to it. In this case, you should use 15 amp wire since one of the breakers is a 15 amp breaker. Matching the wire gauge to the lowest amp rating ensures the wire is protected from overheating in case of a short circuit.
For a 20 amp circuit, a 12-gauge copper ground wire is typically recommended. This wire size can safely handle the current and provide proper grounding for the circuit.
You will need to use #8 wire.
8 AWG is typical.
2AWG.
For a 42 amp circuit, you should use at least a 8-gauge wire to ensure it can handle the current safely and prevent overheating. It's always best to consult the National Electrical Code (NEC) or a licensed electrician for specific wiring requirements to ensure compliance with local regulations.
2 or 4
You will need AWG #3 if it is a short run.
AWG 2/0 copper wire.
Look on the heater and see what amps it is pulling. That will determine the wire size and breaker size. It must be on a dedicated circuit. 15 amps = AWG # 14 wire with 15 amp breaker 20 amps = AWG # 12 wire with 20 amp breaker 30 amps = AWG # 10 wire with 30 amp breaker 40 amps = AWG # 8 wire with 40 amp breaker
The amp size of a wire is determined by its gauge, not the number of wires. An 8-gauge wire is typically rated for around 40-60 amps, depending on the type and insulation of the wire.
Depends on the size of the circuit which you did not list.
A 12 gauge wire can support a load of approximately 2200 watts.
You should use a 4 guage wire. There is a handy chart located at http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp which lists the proper wire size for differing wattages.