#8 ROMEX

[boomtruck]

What is the max amps for #8 romex off of #6 alum for stove? Had #6 alum and added #8 romex to make long enough. Where in code book does it say it's okay?

 

[electricman2]

Re: #8 ROMEX

The ampacity of type NM cable is limited to the 60C value which for #8 copper is 40A.

 

[eric64]

Re: #8 ROMEX

Also remember when your splicing dissimilar metals to use an approved method.