[Amps] AC wiring

Paul Christensen w9ac at arrl.net
Thu Oct 20 09:36:51 EDT 2005


> 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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