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  • Apr 22, 2009, 01:31 PM
    creahands
    Wire size
    Hi all

    What size wire for a 50amp 240v circuit? Length of cable will be 20 feet from panel box to outlet.

    Thanks

    Chuck
  • Apr 22, 2009, 02:00 PM
    stanfortyman
    Typically #6cu, but this could change depending on what type of cable/conduit is run and what the circuit is for.
  • Apr 22, 2009, 02:33 PM
    creahands
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Typically #6cu, but this could change depending on what type of cable/conduit is run and what the circuit is for.

    Thanks for come back. Will be using nmc and it is for a kiln. Have wired other kilns, but have not done so in about 15 years.

    Chuck
  • Apr 22, 2009, 05:37 PM
    stanfortyman
    You mean NM-B. Yes, #6 would be it. 6/2NM to be exact.

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