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Default 8 gauge wire to 30 amp circuit
wrote:

We are buying a dual fuel range that specifies a 30 amp 4 wire for
installation. I have 8 gauge wire and I'm wondering if it will be a
problem to use that for the 30 amp breaker or if i should get 10 gauge
instead--the run to the box is about 18 feet.

Using #8 is overkill but shouldn't be a problem as long as the breaker
and the range can handle the larger wire.

Chris
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