[firjam]

Hello I have a Amana A/c\Heater unit like hotel rooms have and wondering what size wire to use. Here's some spec's that might help

Cooling Heating
Amps 3.7/3.8 15.8/14.5
Watts 805/785 3580/2970

It's 230/208 60hz 1ph

And says max fuse 20 amps also has a plug that looks like _ I If this helps
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I'll have about a 40' run from my breaker box to the outlet

Thanks jamie

[Washington1]

Hello i have a Amana A/c\Heater unit like hotel rooms have and wondering what size wire to use. Here's some spec's that might help

Cooling Heating
Amps 3.7/3.8 15.8/14.5
Watts 805/785 3580/2970

It's 230/208 60hz 1ph

and says max fuse 20 amps also has a plug that looks like _ I If this helps
o

I'll have about a 40' run from my breaker box to the outlet

Thanks jamie

A #12 AWG should be fine
Then see: NEC 430.109(F): Cord-and-Plug-Connected Motors. For a cord-and-plug-connected motor, a horsepower-rated attachment plug and receptacle having ratings no less than the motor ratings shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for other than a Design E motor and for a Design E motor rated 2 hp or less. For a Design E motor rated more than 2 hp, an attachment plug and receptacle used as the disconnecting means shall have a horsepower rating not less than 1.4 times the motor rating. A horsepower-rated attachment plug and receptacle shall not be required for a cord-and-plug-connected appliance in accordance with 422.32, a room air conditioner in accordance with 440.63, or a portable motor rated hp or less.