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    Jun 9, 2011, 10:52 AM
    What size breaker and wire
    What size breaker and wire for a 400 watt mercury vapor light, running it 35 feet, ballast draws 2 amps at 240 volts.
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    Jun 9, 2011, 12:22 PM

    Fourteen two (14-2) cable with a 15 amp breaker.
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