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legally you can use #10 awg wire but I would recommend using #8 awg wire. It would not get as hot as # 10 awg and could carry any overload you could have before the breaker would trip out...The breaker would trip very fast on any overload or shorted circuit before the amperage could affect either size wire but the #8 wire would just stay cooler. #10 AWG can only be fused at 30 amps per the "note" in national electric code (NEC) even though chart shows its ampacity is greater. Therefore, a load of 38 needs the larger wire. In addition if the furnance contains a motor load (usually it does) the motor part must have an extra 25% capacity added to the wire ampacity. So your 38 amp load may actually need wire sized to 40+ amps depending on the motor load. In addition if the ambient temperature of the room is high (like a boiler room) an additional factor probably need to be added. Refer to the charts in NEC
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How much coal coke is needed to run a blast furnace for one day?
that would depend on the size of the blast furnace.
What size wire should you use for a device operating on 240 VAC pulling 22 amps?
For a device operating on 240 VAC pulling 22 amps, you should use a wire that is at least 12-gauge in size to ensure it can safely handle the current without overheating. It's always a good idea to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the appropriate wire size and type for your specific application.
What size wire is needed for a piece of equipment that draws 28 amps?
A #10 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps.
What size breaker for furnace?
The size of the breaker for a furnace will depend on the specific requirements of the furnace unit. It is recommended to check the furnace's user manual or consult with a qualified electrician to determine the correct breaker size for your particular furnace model. Using the wrong size breaker can be a safety hazard.
What size breaker is needed for a 240 volt 34 amp hot tub?
Add 25% so it comes to 42 amps
How much coal coke is needed to run a blast furnace for one day?
that would depend on the size of the blast furnace.
What size wire for a 5 ton a c outside unit pulling 35amps?
Number 8. Rated for 40 amps
What size ground wire needed for 75 amps at 208 volts?
#8 copper
What size wire and breaker for a 240 volt single phase 20 kw electric furnace rated at 83.3 amps?
AWG #3 copper.
What size wire should you use for a device operating on 240 VAC pulling 22 amps?
For a device operating on 240 VAC pulling 22 amps, you should use a wire that is at least 12-gauge in size to ensure it can safely handle the current without overheating. It's always a good idea to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the appropriate wire size and type for your specific application.
What size wire is needed for a piece of equipment that draws 28 amps?
A #10 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps.
What size furnace do you need for your house?
1200 foot propane furnace what size do i need
What size furnace do I need?
The size of the furnace depends on the square footage of the house you are heating.
What size breaker for furnace?
The size of the breaker for a furnace will depend on the specific requirements of the furnace unit. It is recommended to check the furnace's user manual or consult with a qualified electrician to determine the correct breaker size for your particular furnace model. Using the wrong size breaker can be a safety hazard.
What size of cable is needed for 1000 amps?
A parallel run of 750 MCM AWG conductors will handle 1000 amps. if we want 1000amps to flow, 250sqmm cable is enough.
What size of wire and how much amps needed in supplying four 25 horse power pumps with the distance of 1 kilometer?
To answer this question the pump voltage is needed.
How many btu furnace to heat a 3200 sq ft home in upstate NY?
A general rule of thumb in estimating the size of furnace needed to heat a home is to find the square footage of the home, and multiply that by 45 BTU (British Thermal Unit). For a 3200 square foot home a furnace somewhere in the range of 144,000 BTU would be a reasonable estimation of the furnace size needed to heat the home. To find the most efficient furnace for any given home, however, it would be best to contact an HVAC professional who can perform a load-calculation.
