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wire size? |
10/18/2009 10:46 AM |
LarryG |
Hi Bob,
i bought a used welder that requires a 50 amp circuit.
what size wire do you recommend i use with a 50 amp double breaker? |
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10/18/2009 11:06 PM |
TimBonham |
For a 50A load, you need #6 copper wire, if it's a distance of about 20 feet. If it's longer than that, you need to go up to a #4 copper. |
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thank you |
10/19/2009 06:50 AM |
LarryG |
sounds good |
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10/21/2009 10:30 AM |
househelper |
If use 6ga wire at the full load of 50A, you would be good to about 130ft before voltage drop became much of an issue. |
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hmmmmm |
10/21/2009 11:10 AM |
LarryG |
i wonder why that other man said 20 ft? |
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