WHAT SIZE WIRE SHOULD I GET 10/2 OR 8/2?
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I installed one of these heaters in my 20x16ft 2 story barn/shop and it is a great heater.Here is a little calculation to help you understand what you need. The heater uses 5600W/240v = 23.33Amps (24Amp for calculation). 10AWG wire = 30Amps. 8AWG= 50Amps. You want to stay with in 3% voltage drop. With 10/2 wire you can go safe up to 140 feet and with 8/2 your safe max is 230 feet.In my case it was 20 feet from the 2-pole breaker to the 30Amp receptacle so I used 10/2 (voltage drop 0.4%)
640363
for a 3/8 pitch I would probably use a 7/32. However the packaging of the chain you buy should have that information on it.
924915
12 gauge is only good for 20A 10 gauge is only rated for 30A. So you need much bigger wire
857422
hello, there is not problem useing 12/2 wire, it is also good useing that size for the futer if you want to use higher watt lights.you should use larger wire if you havea long runs.Brent
1110030
I think 16 guage is the biggest wire it recommends. I would get something more heavy duty.
1486160
Why would u want this sub wired at 8 ohms, if anything u should wire it down to 2 ohms
527138
You should have most of your basic sizes on this blade. 8 is the large wire & 22 the small.if you need different than that you will need to change the blades.
1872829
I use a lot of 16 thru 12 ga. wire depending on current draw. Connectors are available very heavy current to the lighter stuff, i.e., 22 ga. Do a search and see. de K0xxx
1867605
I used the 8 gage power cable as it suggested. I would ask a local install shop to see if a 10 gage would be a problem.
1721175
no it won't. I tried 1/8" and whoever said it would work should be shot. I ended up buying the 5/32" wire. Hope this helps.
284145
Not sure, seeing as I don't have the 10.8v set anymore. They seem to be the same size, but don't quote me on it.
2247799
If you've got a molded plug like in the picture, 2-2/3 is fine. If you have an industrial type plug (one where you can disassemble it and replace the cable), then you'd need the deeper one.
438914
8-gauge wire has a diameter of 0.12849 inches11-gauge wire has a diameter of 0.09074 inches.1/8 Inch wire = 0.125 inches8 gauge is the closest American Wire Gauge number for 0.125-inch diameter wire.It looks like it will be close...
1872956
MFG gives you enough material to go 10". Just get the extra aluminum tubing you need and a collar to connect at Lowes/Home Depot.
363379
I believe there is a bushing in there so you can use a smaller gauge wire. I will check when I get home to be sure. They make adapters to go up or down in gauge size if you want to do that.
658420
Glad to help. This kit is great. Comes in very handy when needed. However, I believe #8 gauge is the largest wire it can be used on.
1782808
The clamp diameter is 1 1/2". 11/2 cable is small - like 10mm. You'll be fine. Remember you don't clamp both conductors (the whole cable) to determine amps - only one of the conductors.