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Re: 8 gauge wire to 30 amp circuit Steve Barker 03-05-2007
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Posted by Steve Barker on March 5, 2007, 4:59 pm


If it calls for 30A, then it would be a waste to use 8ga wire. Just get a
10/3 w/ground and be done.

--
Steve Barker




> This is a great place for information thanks.
>
> We are buying a dual fuel range that specifies a 30 amp 4 wire for
> installation. I have 8 gauge wire and I'm wondering if it will be a
> problem to use that for the 30 amp breaker or if i should get 10 gauge
> instead--the run to the box is about 18 feet.
>
> Thanks,
> Gavin
>



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Posted by Doug Miller on March 5, 2007, 5:49 pm


>If it calls for 30A, then it would be a waste to use 8ga wire. Just get a
>10/3 w/ground and be done.
>
He already has the 8. Using 10 will be more expensive, since he has to buy
that.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

Posted by Steve Barker on March 5, 2007, 7:25 pm


Boy! I'm just not reading well at all today, am I?

--
Steve Barker




>>If it calls for 30A, then it would be a waste to use 8ga wire. Just get a
>>10/3 w/ground and be done.
>>
> He already has the 8. Using 10 will be more expensive, since he has to buy
> that.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.



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