What size wire.

8 GA it is. Thank you all.
Marvin

Glad you found it useful. I have used it for a while now and it is one of the better ones I have found. Keep in mind that 8 AWG wire is only rated for 40A so if you want to install a 50A as per a PP, you will need 6AWG.

SoundGuy wrote:

kampinguru wrote:
http://www.paigewire.com/pumpWireCalc.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Here is a calculator. Says 10AWG

I've been using this Voltage Drop Calculator for it's simplicity but the Wire Size Calculator you've provided is really user friendly as well ... thanks for the link! :)

kampinguru wrote:
http://www.paigewire.com/pumpWireCalc.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Here is a calculator. Says 10AWG

I've been using this Voltage Drop Calculator for it's simplicity but the Wire Size Calculator you've provided is really user friendly as well ... thanks for the link! :)

Go with # 8 !
Siggy

10 gauge minimum. :)

I would use #8

Yes, the difference in the cost of the wire is negligible, go up one or two sizes.

I did this last month and going from size 6 to size 4 cable was 2 cents per foot. I had a 100' run, the upgrade cost me $2.00.

And again, with wire cost being minor, you might even look at going to a 50A outlet in case you ever get a class A. Nothing like having to take out what you already spent good money on to upgrade.

Bill

#10 is required and is perfectly fine. I would use #8 because the marginal cost is small.

http://www.paigewire.com/pumpWireCalc.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Here is a calculator. Says 10AWG