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paul darst
Feb 12, 2013, 12:07 PM
Can #8 Romex hold fifty amps for a furnace

ma0641
Feb 12, 2013, 12:13 PM
Depends, is it Copper or Aluminum and what is the temp rating and is there a wire code e.g.-thwn then etc..

stanfortyman
Feb 12, 2013, 05:18 PM
Can #8 Romex hold fifty amps for a furnaceAbsolutely not.

#8NM cable is limited to 40A.