10 gauge vs 12 gauge wire for 30 amp line

hsdude1992

I am installing a new line for a 30 amp oven in my basement and I have been told by one store that I could use 12 gauge wire and the other store said that I need to use 10 gauge wire. Now that I am uncertain as to which gauge to use I need help with this matter. The run from the panel to the outlet will only be 25 feet if that matters.

Thanks

Kevin

Speedy Petey

#10.

Who told you #12 was OK for this circuit?

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hsdude1992

Home Depot is the one who said I could use #12 for this circuit. Lowes said to use #10. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

JohnJ0906

#10!!!

I hate Home Depot!

http://www.contractortalk.com/showthread.php?t=23708

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Speedy Petey

To anyone going to this type of store for material:

DO NOT EVER listen to advice from clerks at these stores!!!

In fact, don't even ask them any questions.

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ron schenker

you got that right!