What gauge wire do I need for 220 volts?

What gauge wire do I need for 220 volts?? Will 8 gauge wire carry 50 amps? 8 AWG may carry a maximum of 70 Amps in free air, or 50 Amps as part of a 3 conductor cable. What size wire is needed for a 50 amp sub panel? Base Conductor Size So in your … Continue reading What gauge wire do I need for 220 volts?