[Amps] 240V Outlet

[Carl]

That was covered yesterday Lou. I was talking about a 30A circuit, not just the wire.

Carl
KM1H


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gudguyham at aol.com 
  To: km1h at jeremy.mv.com ; maflynn at att.net ; amps at contesting.com 
  Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:21 AM
  Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet


  In a message dated 8/9/2009 9:49:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, km1h at jeremy.mv.com writes:
    Going to #10 requires 
    >> all different plugs and outlets and the cost about goes thru the roof 
    >> compared to a 20A feed.

  No really because you can run #10 wire from a breaker panel to a location where an amp is to avoid voltage drop and then simply use a 20A breaker and plug on that wire.  You don't have to use 30A breaker or plug.


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