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[ASKNACHI]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]Steve[/B] (from Sparks, NV). [/ASKNACHI]what gauge electrical wire do you need for a 100 amp breaker

[Larry D. Kage]

[quote=AskNACHI.org][asknachi]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]Steve[/B] (from Sparks, NV). [/asknachi]what gauge electrical wire do you need for a 100 amp breaker[/quote]

Typically, #4 CU or #2 AL.

[cbrands]

[quote=lkage]Typically, #4 CU or #2 AL.[/quote]

agreed

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Becareful.......you can't apply 310.15(B)(6) if it is a feeder to a subpanel