Subject:
Question
Date:
Sun, 23 Sep 2001 16:47:20 -1000
From:
"Joe Wilhelm" <jrwil@attglobal.net>
To:
<joetede@ix.netcom.com>
Hello,
I would appreciate your help with the following:
If I understand correctly, a 14 gauge wire is rated for 15 amps and 8 gauge
is rated for 40 amps. If I combine the 14 and 8 wires in parallel does that
then provide 55 amp load capability?
Thank you.
This installation is contrary to common practice. Please see Sections 110-8 and 310-4 in the 1999 NEC.
