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Old 11-21-2009, 12:36 AM   #334
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep View Post
What size compressor is that? I'm assuming you did your research first, but that 10ga seems a little light. A buddy burned up the motor on his compressor powering it with 10ga. wire. Seems like the IR book for mine said 6ga...so that's what I ran on a dedicated circuit for it (7.5hp).
Personally I'd #4AWG or #6awg copper, with the compressor and oven.
Just thought I should mention also, it should be 4-wire for a subpanel.
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