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.

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.

http://www.wiktel.com/standards/wiresize.htm

Rich

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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"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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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.

You could use #14, but there will be a lot of VD at startup, which won't be
too good for the fan.
#12 isn't all that much more expensive.

Toller wrote:
"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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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.

You could use #14, but there will be a lot of VD at startup, ...

How did you determine that, and how much, specifically, are you thinking
is "a lot" for a fractional hp fan motor???

#12 isn't all that much more expensive.

That's true, certainly, and I have pretty much quit using 14, but if
it's a dedicated circuit I don't think there's a chance in the world the
difference would make any practical difference at all.

If, otoh, there's a chance of wanting something else, that would
necessitate it in all likelihood.

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Toller wrote:

"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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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.


You could use #14, but there will be a lot of VD at startup, which won't be
too good for the fan.
#12 isn't all that much more expensive.



You're correct about that, and using 12 gauge might be a wise investment.

Currently Lowes' price for 100 ft of 14 gauge is $36.00 vs. $52.50 for
12 gauge.

Jeff

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Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.

52.50? that sounds like a 200' price to me.

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Steve Barker







"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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You're correct about that, and using 12 gauge might be a wise investment.

Currently Lowes' price for 100 ft of 14 gauge is $36.00 vs. $52.50 for 12
gauge.

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.

"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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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.

Borderline on a 15A circuit. 12 ga. would be better. 20 A breaker

"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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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.


Ever read the NEC for voltage drop allowances?

12/2 on a 20a breaker will more than suffice.

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Steve Barker







"Henry" wrote in message
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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.