Switch To Oil Furnace

Hi all, I'm new here.  I have an oil furnace in the basement of my house with the on/off switch mounted on it.  I would like to move this switch to door entering my basement.  I know I'll 1/2 inch EMT conduit and related connectors and wire for the run.  But, I do not know what guage wire I need for this.  It's approx. 50 feet from furnace location to on/off switch box location on the furnace.  Thank you for your help.  Roger
      


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