Jun 10, 2021 · What is the circuit feeding? As Daniel stated it may be fine if the load is something like an AC unit. A 50 amp circuit breaker for a range branch circuit would require #6 NM cable which would be stranded. With the information given no one can say one way or another whether or not it is code compliant.

Jan 19, 2008 · On inspection, a 50 amp breaker was noted to have 8 awg copper wire. This was to an outdoor jacuzzi. We know that 40 amps is the max for 8 awg AND we know there are always exceptions to these rules. 60 amp breakers are required to have 6 awg so this seems to be on the fence with the judgement call going to the electrician.

Dec 28, 2016 · Double pole 50amp breaker =240v * 50 = 12,000 watts (2 handles tied together). If it were a single pole breaker it would be 120v (120v * 50 = 6,000 watts). A 50 amp double pole breaker is the appropriate capacity and voltage for your example range. Btw: I …

Aug 5, 2014 · i understand 8 awg thhn wire is exceptable on a 50 amp circuit breaker if run three wire in conduit by itself , Question , does this mean that this would be a dedicated circuit to run a peice of equipment or is it ok to supply a subpanel that would run different circuits ? Yes, THHN is a 90 degree conductor with a 75° C ampacity of 50 amps.

Apr 2, 2010 · It seems that using #8 wire for 50 Amp breakers is a common practice when so many electrical charts say #6 wire should be used. Any rule of thumb pointers out there for the inspection or report? Thanks.

Jun 6, 2009 · Joe, there are many factors involved, for instance #8 CU THHN is good for 50 amps but 8/3 Romex is not, you would need 6/3 if Romex. Also, there are applications where #12 would be acceptable on a 50 amp circuit, for example a tap on a cooking appliance circuit (210.19(A)exception No 1), or a motor circuit where overload protection is provided ...

Apr 13, 2006 · I had a question regarding the ac unit maximum breaker. If an ac unit is labeled for a maximum 25 amp breaker and a 30 amp breaker was installed in the panel box would this be considered overfused? If so, should a 25 amp breaker be …

Aug 3, 2011 · The breaker is only there for short circuit and ground fault protection and is not sized to protect the conductors from overloading. That is accomplished by the thermal overloads in the unit. With a MCA of 18.9 amps you could use #14 conductors on a 30 amp OCPD and be 2008 NEC compliant.

Dec 11, 2017 · UPDATE - Building is insisting on running both the oven and cooktop on a single 50 AMP circuit. We asked earlier this week and told him it needed an additional wire run. Right now it would be easy to run the circuit as there is no carpet in. Carpet goes in at 7AM tomorrow and builder is still pressing with that as well.

Mar 25, 2020 · I have run across a few of these lately and have received different feedback form other professionals, so I thought I would ask here. I have a heater that has a 50A breaker. The manufacturer calls for a 60A max breaker with a 53A min circuit ampacity. The heater is 40A. So it is my understanding that the wiring should be for a min 53A, the breaker should be at least …