Can a 6/3 cable power a 50 Amp sub panal?

MTlover Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Sep 27, 2011, 11:04 PM

Can a 6/3 cable power a 50 Amp sub panal?

Will it also be enough to Power 6 outlets?

tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725

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Sep 28, 2011, 04:52 AM

Yes, to both questions, assuming the oultets are 15 or 20 amp rated circuits.

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