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wrote:
i think according to chart he should
have used 4 number 8 wires to his garage to wire up a new breaker pannel
,,and have a 50 amp breaker on it at the house where it connects........
i think that guy reccomending 50 wire is jokeing.. have wired up several
garages with 4 #8 wires and have worked well.lucas

4 x 8 = 32, obviously the wrong size.
50/4 = 12.5 - you can use #12 or #13 when 4 wires are used