Steveo78
Aug 11, 2008, 12:54 PM
How many amps is # 6 wire rated for
donf
Aug 11, 2008, 01:03 PM
50 amps would be the general answer. However for an accurate answer we need the exact type of wire you are using
Stratmando
Aug 11, 2008, 02:45 PM
Try this site, as mentioned above, the insulation is an important factor, if THHN @70 Degrees it is rated at 65 Amps, Look through this, about half way down the page:
Mike Holt (http://www.mikeholt.com/technical.php?id=nec/unformatted/conductor&type=u&title=Conductor%20Sizing%20(11-19-99))