Thread: Wire size?
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Old 08-12-2007, 12:36 PM
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Default Re: Wire size?

i was told by electrical guys that unless the run is long (250' plus) that the standard specs in the code book are fine...ie 30amp 10ga, 20amp 12ga etc.

tho it never hurts to oversize (except to your wallet). not sure about the other ratings that are stated at mcmaster.
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