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    Dec 5, 2011, 07:49 AM
    What gauge electrical wire is required for a 200-amp circuit?
    The job is to install a 20,000 watt whole house generator
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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:11 PM
    You need to tell us more.
    What 200A circuit are you talking about? Not from the generator I hope.
    A 20kW generator puts out about 84 amps @ 240v.

    Who is doing this work?
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