On Oct 20, 2005, at 6:54 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> I just obtained a 2nd Alpha and thought about using the same 10AWG run
> for
> both. Then the fog in my brain cleared and I decided to pull another
> circuit for it.
Do you run stereophonic SSB?
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
> On
> Behalf Of Paul Christensen
> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:37 AM
> To: Gudguyham@aol.com; Amps Amps
> Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring
>
>> I agree with you Tony. I ran a new 240 VAC circuit for my Alpha
>> which specifies 20A. I used 10 AWG for the run to ensure least
>> voltage drop over the 100 foot path...
>
> 10AWG is probably the minimum I would use for a new electrical
> installation.
>
> A few years ago, I ran 4-pole 240VAC with #10 over a 60-foot run for
> use
> with my Alpha amps. At 1500W, the line voltage sag is okay but not
> great.
> If I had to do it over again, I would probably double the wire size,
> then
> meditate real hard before wrestling with the wire pull. But I think
> the
> results would be worth the extra pain.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
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