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What size wire can be used in an HOM breaker (15 - 125 A; 1 and 2 pole), solid or stranded?
Issue:
For HOM circuit breakers 15A through 125A, what range of wire size can be used, and can I use solid or copper wire?

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers

Resolution:
HOM circuit breakers, 1 and 2 pole, are UL Listed and rated to accept the following wire sizes, solid or stranded (type B or C).
Note that some localities may restrict use of stranded wire, so we recommend checking with your local electrical inspector.

15 - 30 A - Either of the following:
  • 1 wire per lug:  (1) #14 - #8 AWG Aluminum or Copper
  • 2 wires per lug: (2) #14 - #10 AWG Copper

35 - 70 A
  • 1 wire per lug: (1) #8 - #2 AWG Aluminum or Copper

80 - 125 A
  • 1 wire per lug: (1) #4 AWG - 2/0 kcmil Aluminum or Copper

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