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lesisthe1
Nov 3, 2011, 11:07 PM
What happens when someone has 6 gauge wire connected to the 200 amp service line. The 6 gauge wire runs to a 50 amp sub panel with 50 amp breaker for the main shut off and 2 15 amp breakers below it and 1 20 amp. This is in the garage. Can the 6 gauge wire melt?

tkrussell
Nov 4, 2011, 02:41 AM
No, why do you ask?

stanfortyman
Nov 4, 2011, 12:40 PM
What happens when someone has 6 gauge wire connected to the 200 amp service line. The 6 gauge wire runs to a 50 amp sub panel with 50 amp breaker for the main shut off and 2 15 amp breakers below it and 1 20 amp. This is in the garage. Can the 6 gauge wire melt?Just where does this #6 originate. You say it is "connected to the 200 amp service line". What does this mean?

tkrussell
Nov 4, 2011, 01:04 PM
Ouch did I miss that? I sure hope not.

Can't be, can it? #6 wire connected to a 200 amp breaker?

Tell me it is not so, if so, it must be removed ASAP.

Jesus, this can be a serious fire hazard, not just melt the wire.

Good catch Stan.

stanfortyman
Nov 4, 2011, 01:09 PM
I have a feeling it is tapped on with the service entrance on line side.

tkrussell
Nov 4, 2011, 01:24 PM
I sure hope not.

Lesis, get your butt back here with details, photos if at all possible.