re: In 50 amp 240v wiring, how many amps are going through each hot wire?

That looks a lot like a spa/hot tub schematic which I have a bit of experience on, first thing if both heating elements are heating at the same time it will draw 45 amps, add a 1 1/2 hp pump running then you will add another 10 amps, add more then the amp draw will increase. The biggest failure in these types of sit-ups is usually low voltage created by too small of a wire/too long of a run which will generate heat in the wiring and circuits. I would suggest going to 60 amp lugs at a minimum and a 60 amp breaker.

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I like the tin man.

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Well, he’s probably right.

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nah. I have learned to cut trees down, DRT and SRT climbing, rebuilding carburetor, wiring different automated controllers all from reading on the internet and asking questions.

So to be pretentious and make a snide comment like that is pretty stupid. I will continue to expand my knowledge in different hobbies and appreciate guidance. I have learned people who are the most knowledgeable do not react like he did and provide guidance for people wanting and willing to do things themselves. So I'll get off my soap box.

But the reason I asked is because I have found that the 50amp terminal strips are few and far between as I have said in an earlier post.