wiring

[jim phillips]

I just bought a pop up camper and want to run a power line to the front porch so I can plug it in when I and getting it ready or cleaning it up after a trip. I need a 30 amp service from the power pole to the plug that will be in a water proof box just short of 100 feet. What size wire do I need to use?

 

[one more cast]

Re: wiring

Here's a quick table for normal situations. Go up a size for<br /> more than 100 foot runs, when the cable is in conduit, or<br /> ganged with other wires in a place where they can't dissipate<br /> heat easily:<br /><br /> Gauge...... Amps<br /> 14......... 15<br /> 12......... 20<br /> 10......... 30<br /> 8......... 40<br /> 6......... 65<br /> C&P from the net.

 

[jim phillips]

Re: wiring

Thanks OMC 10-2 is what i thought i would need but wanted to be sure.

 

[crab bait]

Re: wiring

i'd go with 8 wire put on a 30 amp... unless 8 wire costs a ton more ,,than go 10 wire..<br /><br />if you break it down thru a panel.. and you have a commom recipticale ,,say out the bottom of the panel,, the recpt.must be a gfi recepticale...

 

[jim phillips]

Re: wiring

Thanks crab...i forgot about the gfi