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Question by wally
Submitted on 2/25/2004
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What size and type wire do I need to run a 50' indoor feed from my main electrical panel to a 100 amp sub panel. Will 6-3 wire be sufficient, since the red and black wires will carry 50 amps each ???

Answer by tools
Submitted on 5/1/2004
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well,your math seems to be working alright,but your way of thinking needs a little improvement. tell ya what,let's do it the right way ok? take some #3 copper,two for the hot leads,one for the neutral,and then just for laughs,let's run a ground wire,say,oh, about a number eight. that might do what you need. oh,by the way,the wire has to be on a breaker coming from your main panel.

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