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    kevin hadlock Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 29, 2014, 02:28 PM
    10 gauge wire corresponds with what size breaker or fuse?
    10 gauge wire corresponds with what size fuse or breaker?
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    Jan 29, 2014, 02:54 PM
    Depends on whether you are using Copper or Aluminum, the type of insulation and the temperature of the terminals/

    If this is a homework question, please do your research and we will be happy to review your work.

    If this is an actual question, please be more specific and give us some details about what you are trying to do.
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    Jan 29, 2014, 04:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kevin hadlock View Post
    10 gauge wire corrosponds with what size fuse or breaker
    This question cannot be answered as asked. There is no one correct answer.
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    Jan 29, 2014, 04:59 PM
    How are you using the wire? MNC, single wire in conduit? Where? Attic, wall, below ground?
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    Jan 30, 2014, 09:10 AM
    ... another test question?.
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    Feb 4, 2014, 02:23 PM
    I agree, but if it is a test question t is way to vague.

    I guess they were looking for the 30 Amp restriction in the NEC for general branch circuits but the author of the question asked a poorly formatted question for an examination, at least in my opinion.
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