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Explorer

Sep 25, 2014

wire for 30 A

I am going to have a friend, who is an electrician wire me a 30 A receptacle for my TT. From the breaker box to the new recetacle will be @5 feet, then my TT 25' cord.
I just found some 10 AWG multi strand in two different colors. Is this going to be any good, or not?
Thanks for your help.

15 Replies

dockmasterdave
Explorer
Sep 25, 2014
Thanks for a good consensus. I'll throw the spools of wire back up on a shelf for something else.
cjalphonso
Explorer
Sep 25, 2014
Agree, no stranded only solid conductor.
time2roll
Nomad
Sep 25, 2014
Terminals may not be rated for stranded. No need to save 10 cents by using surplus wire. Have your friend bring the right stuff. Yes it is #10, 30 amp SINGLE breaker, 120 volts.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Sep 25, 2014
i hope your friend does not wire it 220 as others on here has had done by a electrician
bdecker
Explorer
Sep 25, 2014
To avoid confusion, save time and money let you friend the electrician supply all the components.