Using the correct wire

Current Capacity

When choosing a wire for the job, the single most important factor is wire size. The International Code Council (ICC) published table 310.16 regulating the maximum performance current load for a given size and type of wire. Section 240.4 also discusses overcurrent protection for conductors 10 AWG and smaller. Likewise, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Document 60228 specifies the technical parameters related to cable size.

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