[Amps] AC wiring

[Keith Dutson]

The breaker is for circuit protection.  The Alpha has it's own protection in
the form of dual 20A fuses and other internal devices.
 
73, Keith NM5G


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From: Gudguyham at aol.com [mailto:Gudguyham at aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:02 AM
To: kdutson at sbcglobal.net; amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring


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.