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  1. nextalcupfan

    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    This is what I was responding to in post #11. His next line goes on to say he WILL be running in 120/240v mode. I was merely stating my opinion that 6awg is not enough for 104A of current.
  2. nextalcupfan

    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    Found one, though I would prefer something with some more granularity. This feels more like a rule of thumb kinda thing. Basically over 50ft go 1 notch bigger AWG.
  3. nextalcupfan

    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    I like using this chart for awg amperage ratings. https://www.cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-charts/ For 104A I wouldn't go under 4awg even for a short run. However for your use case since you will be in 120/240 I think 6awg is fine for a run 30ft or less. In fact...
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