[Amps] Dedicated 220AC Wiring for Amps..

[R.Measures]

On Oct 13, 2005, at 2:55 PM, Gudguyham at aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 10/13/2005 3:16:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> r at somis.org writes:
>> .Ê I read that you should never
>> > connect neutral and ground together at any place other than the 
>> entry
>> > panel as a difference in voltage potential could exist.
>>
> This is CORRECT!

However, with a 30-ft run of #10 Cu, R is c. 0.031½, so at enough 
current to trip the 30A circuit breakers, there could be a few tenths 
of a volt drop in the neutral wire for a few seconds until the breakers 
trip. Thank you, Mr. Ohm.

Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org