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Re: Wiring suggestions
Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
We use the 300 Volt cable and it does not fail unless pushed over-current
for long periods of time.
You should be safe.
Dr. Resonance
----- >
> I bought some 10/3 300 volt stuff today. I asked for 10/3 600 volt but he
> sold me the wrong stuff I realized after I got out of the store. If it
fails
> I'll just tell them I asked for 600 volt and they sold me 300 so its there
> fault. Thanks for the help guys.
>
> ---Eric
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 4:08 PM
> Subject: Re: Wiring suggestions
>
>
> > Original poster: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> >
> > If you're using 240V, then why not use a grounding plug with the two
hots
> > and ground? You can make 120 from 240V inside your box if you need it
> with
> > a small transformer or other means.
> >
> > Anytime someone talks about creating a piece of high power electrical
> gear,
> > and doesn't connect a "safety ground" at the same time, I get a bit
> nervous.
> > (aside from it being pretty blatantly "not to code"... the only cases I
> can
> > recall where you don't need an explicit ground connection, tied to the
> power
> > ground in some fairly reliable way, is with permanently installed
> appliances
> > where the grounding is assured by "other means").
> >
> > Yes, they DO sell plugs that have three blades and no ground, but
they're
> > for special purposes, and their use is deprecated on new equipment.
> >
> > The ground stake may be fine for RF (although maybe not...), it's not
> > sufficient for electrical safety purposes, unless you've separately run
a
> > wire to the electrical system grounding point and bonded it
sufficiently
> > you're taking your life (or someone else's) life in your hands. (that
> > doesn't mean a 24AWG cliplead, but is a "exothermically welded" or
> "approved
> > pressure connector" sort of thing)
> >
> > The correct plugs and receptacles are too cheap to fool with trying to
> > cobble together something else. If you're running enough power that
you
> > need 30Amp service (i.e. you're not just running a single NST, etc.)
then
> > you need to make the $20-40 investment in the right plug and
receptacle.
> > That AWG 10 power cord is going to set you back that much if it's very
> long.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:25 AM
> > Subject: Re: Wiring suggestions
> >
> >
> > > Original poster: "Hydrogen18" <hydrogen18-at-hydrogen18-dot-com>
> > >
> > > The plug I use has both sides of the line and the neutral, no
ground.
> My
> > > garage wasnt wired for 4 wire. Plus, I have a ground stake which
will
> be
> > > connected to this thing when in use. I'm probaly goign to get 3 wire
10
> > > guage tommorow.
> > >
> > > ---Eric
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 7:34 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Wiring suggestions
> > >
> > >
> > > > Original poster: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > > > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > > > Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 3:41 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: Wiring suggestions
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Original poster: "Harold Weiss" <hweiss-at-new.rr-dot-com>
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Eric,
> > > > >
> > > > > You would want at least 10 gauge wire for 30A. 10/4 SOW cable
> can
> > be
> > > > bought
> > > > > at most home improvement stores. The black and red are your
hot
> > leads,
> > > > with
> > > > > the white being neutral and the green ground. Preferably go
with
> > 30A
> > > > twist
> > > > > lock connections, as the 30A dryer plugs aren't the safest
things
> to
> > > > unplug
> > > > > if the line is hot. (too easy to get fingers into the prongs)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
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