Electric Cable
I am planning to run 10-2 UF-B cable about 100 ft so that I can plug my travel trailer in while at home. The trailer requires 30 amps. I also want to add a regular 15 (or 20) amp outlet so that I ...
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ScottG wrote:
The 10 awg wire will carry the load just fine and attaching a common 15 or 20 receptacle to the 30A circuit/wire is OK per NEC. You do not need to run 8/2 unless you plan on maxing out both outlets at the same time.
Personally, I am at exactly 100' with 10awg and I have ample voltage with AC running.
Same way I did it. I am a few feet short of 100, but have had no problems for years now.
I install what I need, now what the future may bring, since i do not have any intention of ever needing 50 amps.
