wire size in heating elements

[ftb]

I need to determine the approximate wire size used in a space heating element (my ancient heat pump). I estimate the length of the coiled element to be approximately 35 inches. The coil is U-shaped with a spacing of 5 inches. The input voltage/current is 240VAC at 50 Amps. The cold resistance is between 10 and 11 ohms on the 3 elements still intact. My best SWAG is #26 but I could be way off base.

Yup, I know I could take the elements out and measure everything, but that would be WAY too easy. Hopefully one of the HVAC experts out there can provide some input??

Thanks!

[beenthere]

A. Thats not wire.

B. Have a contractor come and fix your back up heat for you.

[dan sw fl]

Originally posted by ftb
My best SWAG is #26 but I could be way off base.

Hopefully one of the HVAC experts out there can provide some input??

IF you create a hazard adn burn your house down
you won't get any in$urance
now that you notified of your DIY intent to
' save a penny, and burn a few $100k'.

[frigetater]

say it ain't so...am I dreaming or am I imagining what I just read from the OP....man it is to early for this

[otto]

if you're getting those ohm readings then there's no need to replace the elements. Have someone come and fix it for you.

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