According to Colbyt :

"a12vman" wrote in message
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Can I get the proper wire sizes for the following:

30A Dryer Outlet
50A Stove Outlet
30A H20 Tank

Thanks,
-a12vman

Using copper
30A= #10
50A= #6

50A == #6 or #8 depends on precise wire type and length.

#6 will almost always be right, #8 much less so.
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