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Amperage

kurmudgeon
14 years ago

I'm wiring up some baseboard heaters using 12 ga cable. I have been told that 12 ga cable won't safely take

more than 16 Amps....

I have also been told that 12 ga cable on a 25 amp breaker

is fine for 4800 watt baseboard heaters....20 amps

Which is correct.

Thank you

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