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How many amps can 10 2 wire carry?
30 amps
What Type & Gauge of Wire Should I Use?
| Type NM-B (Typical Indoor Applications)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10/2 with ground | Electric Wall Heater – up to 30 amps | |
| 8/3 with ground | Double Oven Range – up to 45 amps | |
| 6/3 with ground | Built-in Double Ovens – up to 55 amps | Double Oven Range – up to 55 amps |
What is a 10 2 wire used for?
NM-B is primarily used in residential wiring as a branch circuit for switches, outlets and other loads. NM-B may run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where locations are not damp.
What does 250 feet of Romex weigh?
26.75 lbs
Weight: 26.75 lbs.
What AWG is 10 2 wire?
Product Details
| Cable Type | NM-B |
|---|---|
| Wire Size | 10 AWG |
| # of Conductors | 2 Conductors w/ Ground |
| Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
| Ampacity | 30 |
How much amperage can a 10 wire carry?
“Twelve-gauge wire is good for 20 amps, 10-gauge wire is good for 30 amps, 8-gauge is good for 40 amps, and 6-gauge is good for 55 amps,” and “The circuit breaker or fuse is always sized to protect the conductor [wire].”
Can I wire my house with 10-2 wire?
The number 10 wire is good for 30 amps. That is max. Yes you can use it for a smaller breaker.
Can you use 10-2 wire dryer?
If your dryer does not require the neutral, and is a pure 220V appliance, than you can use the 10-2 and be code compliant. The only issue is sharing the neutral and the ground.
How much does a 250 ft roll of 14 2 Romex weigh?
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Southwire Company® |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 8153819 |
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Can you use 10-2 wire outlet?
Yes, you can use 10 AWG copper conductors with a 20 ampere breaker. The smallest size conductors you could use with a 20 ampere breaker, are 12 AWG copper conductors. There’s no problem using larger conductors, other than cost to you, and difficulties associated with working with thicker conductors.
How big is a Southwire 250 ft wire?
Compare Similar Building Wires current product Number of Conductors 2 2 2 3 Total Wire Length (ft.) 250 250 250 125 Cable/Wire Type NM-B NM-B NM-B NM-B Stranded or Solid Solid Solid Solid Stranded
Can a 10-2 nm-b cable be used for a 50 amp circuit?
10-2 NM-B cable can be used typically for either a 120 or 240 volt circuit although it is rated at 600 volts. Will 10 2 run 50 amp service for a fifth wheel camper Asked by Preacher April 3, 2019
What kind of UF wire does Southwire use?
Southwire’s copper UF-B cable is used in applications that include outside lamp posts, pumps and other loads. It can also be used for outbuildings such as garages and barns. UF-B feeds from a distribution point in an existing building. UF-B has a heat capacity of 90Ð? and is rated at 600-Volt.
What kind of 10 gauge Romex cable do I Need?
10 gauge has Orange color-coded jacket for size identification Receive an email if this item is back in stock. Wire residential indoor branch circuits for outlets, switches and other loads with Southwire Romex SIMpull Type NM-B Cable.