2007-03-06 02:27:17 · 4 answers · asked by shadowfax 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Wire size also depends on the length of the run. I would install a #6 wire no matter what. Make sure that you use a ground fault circuit breaker and the wire is a #6-3 with ground.
2007-03-06 04:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I listened once to an employee of Sutherlands on a 50 amp circuit, bought the wire they suggested. Unfortunately, I don't recall the size, but it was too small and the wire got too hot. Go with the larger size if you can.
2007-03-06 03:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is better to have wiring to big than to small because of the risk of fire. a good rule of thumb,
14 gauge - 15 amp
12 gauge - 20 amp
10 gauge - 30 amp
8 gauge - 40 amp
6 gauge - 50 amp
2007-03-06 03:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two choices for answering your question. The electrical codes may have changed is one. #2 is they have either had problems with the lighter wire or they are just covering their butts.
2007-03-06 02:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋