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Subject: [Shop-talk] Gauge of wire
From: eric@megageek.com
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:22:15 -0500
I need to run a 50amp circuit about 50 or 60 feet.

A calculator on the web says that 55' of 50amp circuit would require 10# 
wire.  Does that sound right?  Anyone know what the code states?

Here is the calc...

http://www.elec-toolbox.com/calculators/voltdrop.htm 

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