What size wire for a 10 amp motor 1 hp for a 90 ft run

roger82234 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 12, 2012, 11:29 AM

What size wire for a 10 amp motor 1 hp for a 90 ft run

I have a 1 hp 10 amp water pump motor for irrigation what size wire to breaker box do I need to go 90 feet

tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725

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May 13, 2012, 04:13 AM

Assuming 240 volts, I would use #10 copper wire.

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