McCuckerson
Well-Known Member
I really hate to ask questions here when I can look up the answer, but in this case I am having difficulty getting a straight answer. I have installed a 50a GFI in my box in the garage, 2 feet below the box is the outlet. Here is my question: what size can I use to go from the 50a breaker 2-3ft to the outlet? The manufacturer states min wire size 8awg and max wire size 2awg. CodeRage's primer states 6awg for 55a. BB store says 8awg is rated for 50a and several electrical discussion boards say it depends on length. They go far enough to say that 14awg can handle 50a at short enough lengths (I would NEVER try that).
I know bigger is better in this case, but above 8awg is hard to com by. Could I buy a stove cord and use that?
Thanks,
McC
I know bigger is better in this case, but above 8awg is hard to com by. Could I buy a stove cord and use that?
Thanks,
McC