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Evaluation of Wiring Gauge and Code Compliance

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While observing the internal wiring of the disconnect, the electrician notes that the power feed appears to be either #8 or #10 gauge wire. He discusses with his son whether #10 wire is sufficient for a 60 Amp, 3-phase circuit. He clarifies that a lower size power feed, like #10 wire, can be acceptable as long as the disconnect itself is appropriately rated, and the actual current draw does not exceed the power rating (60 Amps). He also mentions that, depending on the new equipment's specifications, a 30 Amp disconnect might have been used instead.

Goal: Determine the adequacy of existing wiring for the disconnect's rating

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fed look like number eight wire all right that might be 10 Wire yeah maybe because it's three phas is that allowed 60 amp 10 wire three phas yeah you can do that no problem for 60 amp sure okay so he could have actually used a 30 amp disconnect here so that means we have to get the specs of the new equipment and then determine you have the low voltage the regular 110 outlet that's coming up feing this outlet and then here's the power for the condenser so there's a

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