Thread: What guage wire do you use for 40A circuits
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Re: What guage wire do you use for 40A circuits
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Originally Posted by SuperBK View Post
Trying to decide what guage wire to use for 40A motor circuits. Even though <R87> allows 12 AWG wire to be used, I'm thinking of using 10 AWG. I like to make things better than the minium. Am I just wasting money on bigger wire, or do you think its worth it? I also believe it will crimp getter. What do you use?
Brian
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From the breaker switch to the distribution block, and from the distribution block to the maxi block, we use the required 6 AWG wire. From that maxi to the victors, we use 12 AWG. In both cases, the gauge of the wire is overkill for safety reasons. However, if you would rather use the heavier gauge wire because it's easier for you, then use that.