|
Wire gauge |
Voltage (V) |
Amperage (A) |
Utility |
Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
# 14
|
120 v
|
15 A
|
Used to connect lights, power outlets.
Ex : TV, washer, lamps…
|
14/2
|
|
# 12
|
240 v
|
20 A
|
Used to connect the electric heating, water heater.
|
12/2
|
|
# 10
|
240 v
|
30 A
|
Used to connect a dryer, hot plate.
|
10/3
|
|
# 10
|
240v
|
30A
|
Used to connect a large water heater (60 gallons).
|
10/2
|
|
# 8
|
240v
|
40A
|
Used to connect an electric cooker/oven.
|
8/3
|
|
# 6
|
240v
|
60A
|
Used to connect a garage where several electrical sources will be used.
Ex : lights, outlets, welder…
|
6/3
|
|
# 3
|
120 v
|
100A
|
Entrance of a very small house, cabin, garage with separate entrance from the house.
|
3 (1 wire)
|
|
# 000
|
120 v
|
200A
|
Electrical entrance to a house.
|
000
|
Select your language