
What is the ampacity for 8 AWG wire? 50 or 40 - Electrician Talk
Jul 8, 2007 · For example, the load on an 8 AWG THHN, 90°C copper wire is limited to 40 amperes where connected to a disconnect switch with terminals rated at 60°C. This same 8 …
8awg copper on a 50 amp breaker - Electrician Talk
Oct 29, 2022 · A std 50A breaker still safely protects #8 wire. Receptacle circuits are wired without knowing the connected load. For the product manufacturer to ensure a sufficient size circuit, …
#8 for 50 amps. 310.16 - Electrician Talk
Apr 22, 2010 · I've been taught a few different things about this topic. When using 310.16 which column do "YOU" use to decide what size conductor for your circuit? I always install #6 for my …
Minimum wire size for Tesla wall charger Gen 3 - Electrician Talk
Oct 7, 2020 · I just got a defect for this. I installed 8 gauge copper for a tesla gen 3 charger and set it to a 40 amp breaker over its wifi for a 32 amp charge rate...
Romex jacket color codes - Electrician Talk
Jan 14, 2007 · Color coding Well, I have noticed that you can buy (only in bulk, 200 ft or more) 14, 12, 10, 8, or 6 ga wire in black or white at Platt Electric.
Garage Heater Electrical Wire Question - Electrician Talk
Nov 12, 2020 · Hi all, I purchased a Comfort Zone CZ230ER 7500 Watt garage heater. The instructions say that the 7500W on a 240v circuit will require an 8 gauge wire and should be …
Proper Wiring for 50 Amp Generator Inlet Box - Electrician Talk
Mar 25, 2022 · After install was done, I noticed that the inlet box was only rated for 30 amps and the wiring from the inlet box to the breaker was 8-3awg with a 10awg ground. called the …
8/3 Solid or stranded - Electrician Talk
Feb 24, 2021 · Do they ever use 8/3 solid wire in residential applications? I have a panel here, and the wire sizes are really weird, they don't look like 10 awg, but a little bigger, and nothing …
Use of stranded wire. - Electrician Talk
Feb 15, 2011 · 310-3 states #8 or larger shall be standed. But it does'nt say # 8 or smaller can't be stranded. Is there a clear code reference thats denies the use of stranded wire in the …
Wire to large for breaker - Electrician Talk
Mar 16, 2009 · I have to supply a 20 A receptacle 350 feet away, my questions is I have to run #4 awg for it and the breaker will only hold up to #8 .Is there any kind of lug that would fit in the …