[Amps] 230v wiring question

[Paul M Dunphy]

At 02:24 PM 24/04/2007, you wrote:

>I am running a new 230v line from my breaker box to the ham shack. I have a
>20 amp breaker and 35 feet of 12/2 romex going to a new 20a single outlet.
>
>Question: I'm worried that the 12/2 romex might not be enough for my amp
>              (Kenwood TL-922A). Is 12/2 enough or will I see voltage drops on
>              the line? Am I worried about nothing? How much current can 12/2
>              Romex deliver?
>
>73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808,
>         Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17io

     I am not an electrician, but I wouldn't be concerned about the 
voltage drop on a 35-foot run of 12-gauge wire.  12 gauge certainly 
is OK for 240 VAC electric heaters, etc.  I'm sure it's good for a 
lot more than 20 amps, and your TL-922 isn't going to draw anywhere 
near 20 amps, anyhow.

73, Paul VE1DX  


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