Way of topic, but maybe someone can help

[Edwin J Forwood]

T for T and F for F.
#12 wire = 20 amps and #14 wire = 15 amps.
It makes no difference if you run 6 sets of #12 wire, the load it can
safely carry is still only 20 amps.  To handle 60 amps safely you would
have to go to at least #8 wire.  Also make sure it is cable that can be
safely run under ground.
73's de Jerry, K0EJF

On Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:47:02 EDT Patrick Tocornal <Brookbank at AOL.COM>
writes:
> I do not know if this is the proper forum for the following question,
> if it
> is not, please try to direct me to the proper place.
>
>
>     I
> have recently acquired a military surplus 12KW 220 single phase
> generator,
> and would like to use it as a back-up for my farm house.
>
> The question is this, I do have two 3 wire conductors gauge #12
> already
> underground to the generator location, if I parallel the 2
> conductors thus
> having 3 number 12 wires for each leg how many amps can I carry?
>
> The ground would be provided by appropriate ground rods at both
> ends, the
> generator and the 220 volt 60 amp fuse panel, the distance is about
> 100
> feet..
>
> Of course an appropriate transfer switch will be provided.
>
> Would the pair of 3 number 12 wires handle the load?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Pat Tocornal
>
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