[Amps] 220V service for amplifier

[Ed Briggs]

Use a NEMA 6-20R and corresponding plug. For 20 amps, you need #12
conductors or larger.  I use 3 #10 conductors with a 20 amp circuit breaker
on my Centurion.

The three conductors to the Centurion and to your (receptical) are two hot
conductors and ground (not Neutral).  The centurion does not use the neutral
to develop 120 volts for the fan on a 240 v connection.
If you tie it to the neutral, there is a possibility of a voltage
differentail between the amp chassis and the earth ground which can create a
dangerous situation.

You should not tie the ground and neutral together anywhere except at the
service entrance. For additional information see the National Electrical
Code and various study guides at a local public library.

Here is a link where you can see various recepticals, including the NEMA
6-20R.

http://www.evenheat-kiln.com/technical/recept/recept.htm

Cheers.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Buchanan" <jsb at digistar.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 10:19 PM
Subject: [Amps] 220V service for amplifier


>
> I did some searching through the list but haven't managed to hit the
> nail right on the head yet...
>
> For wiring a Ten-Tec Centurion amp to 220V, are there any recommended
> plugs and outlets to use?
>
> I am thinking about using a 3 or 4 prong clothes dryer outlet and plug
> combination for quick/easy disconnect, however the thing i'm wondering
> about is where the neutral and ground tie together, since i'm fairly
> sure that the Centurion doesn't have a 4 wire power cable running out of
> it.  Maybe i'm wrong (probably am wrong).
>
>
> Any help and advice how to properly wire the amp would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> thanks,
> Jason
>
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