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What size breaker and gauge wire would you suggest on Ductles Split units ?

April 26, 2017breaker gauge size Split units wire

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What size breaker and gauge wire would you suggest on Ductles Split units ?

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A. They vary. But mostly for a 24,000 btu unit is rated for a 20 amp breaker, which requires 12 gauge wire at 25’ (distance between outdoor unit and the breaker) The 18,000 btu unit is rated for a 15 amp breaker, which requires 14 gauge wire at 25’ (distance between outdoor unit and the breaker) The 12,000 btu unit is rated for a 20 amp breaker, which requires 12 gauge wire at 25’ (distance between outdoor unit and the breaker) The 9,000 btu unit is rated for a 15 amp breaker, which requires 14 gauge wire at 25’ (distance between outdoor unit and the breaker) .