[Elecraft] [OT] Zip Wire Misrepresentation?

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

If the feed to the sub-panel has 60 amp breakers in the main panel, then #6
AWG feed to the sub-panel is required by the NEC code. That you estimate at
this time you do not ever use more than 20 amps out of the sub-panel has no
bearing on the ampacity requirement for the sub-panel. A subsequent
occupant of your property may chose to expand use of the sub-panel to the
degree implied by the main panel breakers for the sub-.panel. The code is
intended to protect future occupants as well.

73, Guy K2AV

On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Clay Autery <cautery at montac.com> wrote:

> How do you define "necessary".
>
> Paraphrasing K9YC, Jim....  "Big wire is your friend".
>
> I agree...
>
> I typically use wire at least 2 sizes larger than "required"....  Often
> the wire size is determined by how big of a wire I can FIT in the
> application and how much money I can part with at the time.
>
> For instance, on my current power project... I am running 6 AWG x 4 from
> the service to the sub-panel @ 50 foot run for a 60 Amp separately
> derived service where there'll never be more than about a 20 Amp total
> demand...
>
> From the sub-panel to the receptacles about 3-1/2 feet below, I am using
> 10 AWG....  only because that's the largest wire the receptacle
> terminals are rated for.
>
> From the receptacles to all equipment, minimum 10 AWG...
>
> Bigger and shorter the wire, the better...
>
> ______________________
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> MONTAC Enterprises
> (318) 518-1389
>
> On 8/11/2016 10:43 AM, Ronnie Hull wrote:
> > Is 10 gauge necessary?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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