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  • Nov 20, 2011, 03:49 PM
    lou2hotmail
    Need to know size of electrical wire
    What size wire do I need to run 220v for 75 feet? Will be running a generator into my circuit pannel.
  • Nov 20, 2011, 03:53 PM
    CliffARobinson
    How many amps?
  • Nov 20, 2011, 06:47 PM
    stanfortyman
    Whoa! This post has red flags going up all over!

    220v is meaning less without with information. In fact, 220 is wrong. It is 240v and has been for a very long time.

    Your generator MUST put out 120/240v as well, NOT just 240v.

    Also, you need to know the amperage as Cliff said. Your genny will have this info on it.

    Also, also, you MUST, with 100% certainty, use some form of interlock or transfer device. DO NOT under ANY circumstance just wire the generator into your panel.
  • Nov 21, 2011, 04:11 AM
    lou2hotmail
    I think 60 amps
  • Nov 21, 2011, 05:38 AM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lou2hotmail View Post
    I think 60 amps
    Really Lou? You not giving us much to go on here. :rolleyes:

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