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Default 12 amp wire size

Henry wrote:
I was wondering what cable size to use for wiring a 125V 12 amp fan that is
100 feet away from the breaker panel.

Thanks.



You should be able to use 14 gauge wire.

It'll drop about 4 volts at 12 amps over that length, but that shouldn't
worry a fan much.

HTH,

Jeff

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