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Uriah Heep wrote:
I need advice on running circuit for portable 240 v heater for an attached greenhouse for freeze protection. The heater is rated at 240 v 4800 watts and manufacturer suggest 30 amp fuse. heater has a 6 foot cord as follows p136-49 msha 12 awg 3/c 300 V ul and the Plug is a Nema 6-15 or 6-30 250v. I have installed standard 120 volt circuits special items such as to frig, computer gear, and extensive home a\v system. I have never installed 240 v circuit. A 30amp breaker and 10 gauge wire would meet the MFG recommendation. 4800watts divided by 240 volts = 20 amp actual draw, and you don't want to run a circuit at 100% load (80% or less is code), so a 30 amp circuit is the correct one to use. |
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Growin POT im theres Greens Houses,,,
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That would be 2 30a ganged breakers.
"Uriah Heep" wrote in message ... On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:50:12 -0600, John Hines wrote: Uriah Heep wrote: I need advice on running circuit for portable 240 v heater for an attached greenhouse for freeze protection. The heater is rated at 240 v 4800 watts and manufacturer suggest 30 amp fuse. heater has a 6 foot cord as follows p136-49 msha 12 awg 3/c 300 V ul and the Plug is a Nema 6-15 or 6-30 250v. I have installed standard 120 volt circuits special items such as to frig, computer gear, and extensive home a\v system. I have never installed 240 v circuit. A 30amp breaker and 10 gauge wire would meet the MFG recommendation. 4800watts divided by 240 volts = 20 amp actual draw, and you don't want to run a circuit at 100% load (80% or less is code), so a 30 amp circuit is the correct one to use. Would 2 15s that are ganged be what you mean? |
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Uriah Heep wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:50:12 -0600, John Hines wrote: Uriah Heep wrote: I need advice on running circuit for portable 240 v heater for an attached greenhouse for freeze protection. The heater is rated at 240 v 4800 watts and manufacturer suggest 30 amp fuse. heater has a 6 foot cord as follows p136-49 msha 12 awg 3/c 300 V ul and the Plug is a Nema 6-15 or 6-30 250v. I have installed standard 120 volt circuits special items such as to frig, computer gear, and extensive home a\v system. I have never installed 240 v circuit. A 30amp breaker and 10 gauge wire would meet the MFG recommendation. 4800watts divided by 240 volts = 20 amp actual draw, and you don't want to run a circuit at 100% load (80% or less is code), so a 30 amp circuit is the correct one to use. Would 2 15s that are ganged be what you mean? 2 30 amp breakers that are ganged is what you need. |
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help needed 240v greenhouse circuit
I need advice on running circuit for portable 240 v heater for an
attached greenhouse for freeze protection. The heater is rated at 240 v 4800 watts and manufacturer suggest 30 amp fuse. heater has a 6 foot cord as follows p136-49 msha 12 awg 3/c 300 V ul and the Plug is a Nema 6-15 or 6-30 250v. I have installed standard 120 volt circuits special items such as to frig, computer gear, and extensive home a\v system. I have never installed 240 v circuit. The 250 amp circuit breaker box has 5 open slots. I will be running the circuit through 1 2x4 stud and single brick wall. (about 7 ft.) The wires will be in a ruberized flex metal conduit. Please suggest wire gage and breakers to use any positive advice would be welcome. stan |
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On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:50:12 -0600, John Hines
wrote: Uriah Heep wrote: I need advice on running circuit for portable 240 v heater for an attached greenhouse for freeze protection. The heater is rated at 240 v 4800 watts and manufacturer suggest 30 amp fuse. heater has a 6 foot cord as follows p136-49 msha 12 awg 3/c 300 V ul and the Plug is a Nema 6-15 or 6-30 250v. I have installed standard 120 volt circuits special items such as to frig, computer gear, and extensive home a\v system. I have never installed 240 v circuit. A 30amp breaker and 10 gauge wire would meet the MFG recommendation. 4800watts divided by 240 volts = 20 amp actual draw, and you don't want to run a circuit at 100% load (80% or less is code), so a 30 amp circuit is the correct one to use. Would 2 15s that are ganged be what you mean? |
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