[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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