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Going to install gate operator 115 vac specs shows it pulls 5 amps.also I want to have lighting 1 60 watt light bulb on each post I will only have 2 post. power run I will need to trench 312' to get to house another 90' across floor joist in basement to breaker panel. what size wire should be use & size breaker? thanks Gary Smith Tennessee

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April 02 1:18 a.m. (48 minutes and 19 seconds later)

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Hi G Smith

You can use either a 15 or 20 amp fuse .. but the voltage drop on that 400 foot run will efect the motor performance .. so I would upsize the wire to # 6 direct burial cable .. that is type UF

if you have any questions, concerns, thoughts . please get back to me

Thanks .. Rich

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