Re: House Circuits

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Original poster: "Richard W. by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <potluck-at-xmission-dot-com>

Hi Jeremy,

I don't have the option of rewiring so I've been drawing my 240v power from
the a range outlet (50 amp plug). The breaker is 40 amps so I have plenty of
power available. Sure, it's a bit of hassle unpluging the range and all but
it's not much really. :) Even at 30 amps that's still 7200VA. I suppose one
could tap off one side for 120v for a max of 40 amps. At 30 amps that's
3600VA or 4800VA at 40 amps.

Rick W.
Salt Lake



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Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 5:30 PM
Subject: House Circuits


 > Original poster: "Jeremy Scott by way of Terry Fritz
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <supertux1-at-yahoo-dot-com>
 >
 > So,
 >
 > For those of you that use PDT's or potential
 > transformers, once you've ballasted a la Home
 > Depot 500ft spool, there's still a good 20-30A
 > draw on the mains. Given the fact that most
 > houses have 15A outlets, possibly 20A in some
 > spots, how have you wired your power to handle
 > this safely?
 >
 > I am considering installing a 40A circuit
 > breaker in my box, with the appropriate rated
 > wires to the garage and backyard. It's trivial
 > to do, and might be good for other purposes
 > as well. I have to check the local code to
 > see what is allowable and what is not, possibly
 > I will have an electrician do it.
 >
 > How have you done it? :)
 >
 >
 >
 >