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    Dec 29, 2008, 09:47 AM
    AWG size for a for 50amp circuit
    Want to add new circuit from existing 150amp/ 120/240v,1P panel. Will be adding a welding machine rated input is 50amp @240v. My question is what breaker size and wire gauge should I use? The distance from the existing panel to the new outlet will be about 100 feet in length.

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    Dec 29, 2008, 03:28 PM
    TS, I would use #6 thwn on a 2p 50a c.b.
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