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Re: [Amps] 230v wiring question

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Subject: Re: [Amps] 230v wiring question
From: "Jim Smith" <j-r-smith@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:54:41 -0700
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I wouldn't be concerned about the voltage drop, but I would be concerned
about your choice of cables depending on the type of installation.

Will the line be run overhead, direct burial, in underground conduit, on the
surface of a wall, or inside a wall?

Jim Smith,
KQ6UV

> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Ken Bessler
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:25 AM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] 230v wiring question
> 
> I am running a new 230v line from my breaker box to the ham shack. I have
> a
> 20 amp breaker and 35 feet of 12/2 romex going to a new 20a single outlet.
> 
> Question: I'm worried that the 12/2 romex might not be enough for my amp
>               (Kenwood TL-922A). Is 12/2 enough or will I see voltage
> drops
> on
>               the line? Am I worried about nothing? How much current can
> 12/2
>               Romex deliver?
> 
> 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808,
>          Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17io
> 
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