- 1. 220v single phase wire size (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:27:57 -0400 (EDT)
- I need to run some 220v single phase outlets in the garage. I'm using range plugs and 50A breakers. Looks like I should be using 6/2 wire w/ground for this right? I.e. two 6 guage shielded conductor
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- 2. RE: 220v single phase wire size (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:11:29 -0700
- 6 AWG should be adequate, however normally a range outlet has 4 pins and would be wired with 6/3 w/ground. It might be permissible under codes in your area to leave the neutral pin open (but absolut
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- 3. RE: 220v single phase wire size (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:44:10 -0700
- Note the description, which says "non-grounding". The third leg is for a neutral, there is no ground. And thus it would be wired with 6/3, not with 6/2 w/ground as you have. Here's an outlet you cou
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- 4. RE: 220v single phase wire size (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:59:59 -0400 (EDT)
- Ok, perhaps I should back up and ask a more proper question... :-) For 220vac single phase outlets in a garage, what plug configuration should I be using? In the past I've used 3 wire range outlets,
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- 5. RE: 220v single phase wire size (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:19:42 -0700
- The 4-prong will certainly give you the most flexibility. OTOH I can't think of anything I'm likely to use in my garage that requires a neutral, except perhaps an old kitchen oven for powder coating
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