[Amps] AC wiring

[Keith Dutson]

I just obtained a 2nd Alpha and thought about using the same 10AWG run for
both.  Then the fog in my brain cleared and I decided to pull another
circuit for it.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Paul Christensen
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:37 AM
To: Gudguyham at aol.com; Amps Amps
Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring

> 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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