I've got a 1500W space heater but I run it on the lower power setting (900W) because i'm afraid the 1500W setting would burn the house down as it is fed with #14 on a 15A circuit. Have a look at the
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
I use two Alphas on one circuit run. But, I have to plug & unplug depending on which amp I'm using. Here's a question for the NEC experts out there. Since I only use one amplifier at a time, can I pa
Gentlemen, may I make an addition to the AC wiring notes. It took a little talking to the power company but I had them install a 400 amp transformer on my pole in front. It has a 380 amp commercial r
A few years ago, I ran 4-pole 240VAC with #10 over a 60-foot run for this run? also... What rating was the recepticle you terminated the run with? _______________________________________________ Amps
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
I have a question about the wire size issue. I have one Alpha at shack that they draw over 11 amps (at 240 volts), assuming 1500 watts out. What is the need for over a 20 amp circuit, assuming a norm
After that I did some research on FPE, and found there were know problems with their breakers not opening under a serious fault. I had the panel replaced within the month. 73, Rob, NC0B Hi Rob, these
Hey Guys got a Problem Got the Titan hooked up and seems to be working fine except for one thing. I get full output power good plate current. But the grid current deflects when I talk on SSB But Idle
Your safest bet is to run 4 conductor wire and outlets. All new ranges and dryer circuits must be 4 wire. As far as I am concerned, all new amplifier circuits should be too. Mike, W1NR Many amps like
I always want to know a neutral isn't hot unless it's going to a switch leg which I think is the only NEC exception to the rule. Best, Will If a "white" wire is hot, it is not a neutral. So a neutral
Safety ground should never carry current. 73 Gary K4FMX RIGHT ON GARY!!!!! _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/li
In a switch leg using say 12-2 or 14-2 romex, the white wire is hot at the switch. The white and black tie together in the junction box of the light fixture, and the black off the switch goes to the
In a SB-220 or a TL-922, it's Yes, yes, yes! because there is no connection between the 120v fan and either side of the 240V input. Instead, the fan is powered by one of the 120v primaries of the xfm
Neutral is intended to carry current (although it is not used in the 240 volt circuits in homes). Ground is a PROTECTIVE conductor that should NOT carry current except in the case of a fault. (A faul
As is normal- I do not take much that Measures says as gospel- How many pieces of equipment, wired for 220 or 240, have you seen that have internal 120 usage? I have one dryer that has a 220 heater a
That is unless you have two sets or cables into the same switch box where you'd be breaking the black of both cables and the white running straight through like a two way switch for a hall lamp using
There are no color coded terminals on switches. 73 Gary K4FMX On a single pole switch there is not. On a 3 way one screw is dark to indicate it is the pivot or common terminal of that switch. A 2 pol
You can mark any wire any color you wish to and use it as the color you have marked it and it is perfectly acceptable. 73 Gary K4FMX except for a green wire. _________________________________________
It could be due to leakage to earth or it could be a path through your body to earth if you come in contact with the hot lead. Or it could be if the hot comes in contact with the ground lead. A GFI w