[Amps] AC wiring

[Gudguyham@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/19/2005 6:51:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
kdutson at sbcglobal.net writes:

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 from the mains panel and put it on a  30A breaker.  I think
the difference in cost from 14 AWG wire and 20A  breaker was less than $5.
This was back in 1995, so the cost difference is  likely a bit higher now
with increased cost of  copper.




It might be prudent to change the 30A breaker to a 20A breaker.  In  some 
cases, a CB will trip before internal protection.  In case of a fault,  you don't 
want to fry you nice Alpha amp.  The #10 wire is fine and needed  for a long 
run like 100 feet.  Good choice.