[Amps] 240V Outlet

[Martin A Flynn]

David,
We are adding circuits for power amplifiers at one of the local EOC:    
Our electrician recommended that we pull  both phases, neutral and 
ground to each location, regardless if the device needed a neutral.   
This would allow flexibility should we install new equipment.     The 
cost of the wire is negligible for the added flexibility it brings.

Two other recommendations:

    * To oversize the wire by at least one gauge size (on a 20 amp
      circuit, use #10 wire instead of the #12) to address potential
      voltage drop issues.
    * Use twist-lock or IEC 309 pin and sleeves, instead of straight
      blade connectors.

Martin

David C. Hallam wrote:
> I need to put in a new 240V outlet at my operating position.  Since one 
> of my amp power supplies, a Johnson 2000 has the low voltage portion 
> operating on 120V, I suppose I have to put in a 3 wire plus ground circuit.
>
> David
> KC2JD/4
>