2007-11-02 09:04:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
#8 is good up to 50 amps- #6 is for 60
2007-11-02 16:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by tb417 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Assuming it is OK with your local electrical code, 8 would be OK, as it is rated for 50 amps and there is little chance you will be using the 4 burners and the oven at the same time.
Buy if you want peace of mind and are planning to use the 4 burners and oven at the same time, go for the 6.
2007-11-02 09:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by oscarloco 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
15 amp = 14 ga.
20 amp = 12 ga.
30 amp = 10 ga.
40 amp = 8 ga.
50 amp = 6 ga.
2007-11-02 10:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
8 AWG wire is suitable for 50 amp circuits. Voltage drop will not be a factor inside of any typical house, and is usually only a factor for very long wire runs (hundreds of feet).
2007-11-02 09:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
#8 cooper SER is what you will need this is for a four wire system which the NEC code requires. this will be 2 hots 1 neutral and a ground. Hope this helps. Voltage drop will not affect you at all. GOOD LUCK
2007-11-02 09:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by John T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on how long the run is going to be.You'll have a voltage drop so figure that in. Measure your run and go to a electrical supply place and they can give you the right wire.
2007-11-02 09:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by sllde 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
# 8 is for 40A.
You need #6 minimum if the cable is copper.
It should tell you this in the instructions or
on the nameplate.
2007-11-02 17:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#6 copper, 4 wire.
Don't take electrical advise from untrained and unqualified people. Nor phony electricians.
2007-11-04 02:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6ga is the correct answer. after the applicable code provisions are applied 8 is only good for 40a circuits.
2007-11-02 14:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋