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  • Jan 30, 2010, 12:39 PM
    ezatoo
    Can I use #6 AWG instead of #8 on 40 amp
    I'm making a is a 40 foot run to a cooktop. It needs amps. #8 AWG is recommended but I don't have it on hand and want to use #6 instead. Sound OK?
  • Jan 30, 2010, 12:41 PM
    ezatoo

    Sorry. Should read, circuit needs 40 amps.
  • Jan 30, 2010, 01:44 PM
    stanfortyman

    Larger is OK. Smaller is usually not.
    #6 is fine for 40A.
  • Jan 30, 2010, 02:26 PM
    ezatoo
    Thanks Stanfortyman. I couldn't think of a reason not to, but I wanted to check.
  • Jan 30, 2010, 05:20 PM
    Stratmando

    I pull #6's to all Ranges, You are ready for most anything.

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