On 16 Sep 2002 at 22:08, Patchem, Eric EM2 wrote: > You would not benefit from > the larger gauge wire, since the breaker would trip before the wire is > overloaded.
Larger wire isn't just a good idea, it's essential if the run is long enough that voltage drop exceeds 5 percent. I've had the experience of not oversizing enough on a 500' run -- now I have trouble getting induction motors to start in that outbuilding. Do the calculations or you'll regret it! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Want to unsubscribe, stop the EV list mail while you're on vacation, or switch to digest mode? See http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA 1991 Solectria Force 144vac 1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc 1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc 1974 Avco New Idea rider 36vdc = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Thou shalt not send me any thing which says unto thee, "send this to all thou knowest." Neither shalt thou send me any spam, lest I smite thee. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
