[Amps] AC wiring

[R.Measures]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 6:54 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:

> 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.

Do you run stereophonic SSB?
>
> 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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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org