In Reply to: RE: Perhaps posted by E-Stat on November 14, 2013 at 11:34:17:
...that the NEC addresses primarily safety, both personal hazard and fire. The code gauges are "safe" for the ampacity specified but may or may not be adequate as regards other factors such as voltage drop under load. This is where the professional comes into play. Also, the 30A circuit recommendation comes with added baggage: special 30a rated outlets are required. Since these outlets don't accept the standard 15 or 20A plugs found on most equipment and appliances available in the US, a true code rated 30A circuit in a domestic setting would be inconvenient at best and hazardous at worst.
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- Wise to keep in mind.... - Steve O 11/14/1312:59:56 11/14/13 (9)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - Pooge 19:33:59 11/14/13 (7)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - cdb 03:38:00 11/15/13 (0)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - Steve O 21:12:34 11/14/13 (0)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - jea48 20:56:44 11/14/13 (4)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - Pooge 05:42:19 11/15/13 (3)
- RE: Wise to keep in mind.... - jea48 08:36:54 11/15/13 (2)
- P.S. - cdb 11:57:45 11/15/13 (1)
- LOL, thanks. Just part of getting old. nt. - jea48 12:40:53 11/15/13 (0)
- Good information - E-Stat 13:07:45 11/14/13 (0)