[Amps] AC wiring

[Keith Dutson]

The receptacle was rated for 30 amps also.

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From: Gudguyham at aol.com [mailto:Gudguyham at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 3:25 PM
To: kdutson at sbcglobal.net; amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring


In a message dated 10/20/2005 9:53:16 AM Eastern Daylight 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.




OK, so you ran a #10 wire and put a 30 amp breaker on it and you plugged
your Aplha into that circuit.  What rating was the recepticle you install on
the #10 wire with the 30A breaker?