Joseph Meehan wrote:
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You are correct. #10 wire is far too small.
I'd use at least a #50 wire.
Just multiply the wire number by 10 and you get the proper voltage.
#10 wire is for 100 volts
#50 wire is for 500 volts.
?????
I hope this is a joke. The wire gauge is determined by the amps, not
the voltage. And 50 gauge wire? LOL
In fact, at 240V, this circuit will be drawing half the current as a
compressor on 120V, which helps, but certainly 10 gauge is too small to
be supplying a shop with compressor at 150 ft. One wonders what people
are thinking when they do this. I mean compared to all the labor, the
cost of right sizing, or even oversizing the cable is mice nuts.
Use the #50 for maximum power.
Retired Electrician
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Joseph Meehan
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