I have a waterfall pump with a start up of 8 amps then running with 2.2 amps?

ublion Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jul 24, 2012, 08:19 PM

I have a waterfall pump with a start up of 8 amps then running with 2.2 amps?

Will this work with a 150' 12 gage wire?

tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725

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Jul 25, 2012, 02:40 AM

Assuming 120 volts, no, need #10 copper wire.

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