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    Aug 13, 2010, 11:08 AM
    For a pump (240 v 12.5 amp)what type wire do I run from the house to pump
    Right now its uf wire but some goes threw flood zone and needs to be wet loc
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    Aug 13, 2010, 11:19 AM

    UF is what to use, direct bury, 18" underground. 14AWG should be acceptable but depending on the distance, you may need 12AWG. How far is the wire going to be, you mention flood zone?
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    Aug 13, 2010, 01:14 PM
    Branch circuit size for a motor is 125% of the nameplate amps, so, 12.5 amps x 125% = 15.625, so #12 copper is minimum. Larger if over 150 feet.

    UF cable should be fine for a flood zone. Why do you think it is not?
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