It seems to me that your total load is about 13 amps @240 volts. If that is
the case you can run one 20 amp circuit, and either use two outlets or
replace both cord sets with one 20 amp cord


"gg" wrote in message
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got this tanning bed 12 bulbs on top 100w each with a 16 ga. cord with
20A 250v plug on it.
then the bottom is the same set up 12 bulbs 100w each with a 16 ga. cord
with 20A 250v plug on it. both plugs are replacements ,not what came org.
so I have 2 plugs that must be plugged into 2 different 20A outlets
do I have to stay with the 2 separate outlets and plugs or can I combine
the two power cords at the plug and put one 40A
plug on them and then run a 40A 220v line to a 40A 220V outlet
the top and bottom of this bed is independed of each other along with
each section having its own timer.
the people I got it from had 2 outlets for it . but there seems there must
be a better way to plug this in .and run less wire
but a larger ga.wire.Both the top and bottom together would pull a total
of 3100 watts
any info. would help. I have no problem running a 40A 220v circuit but I
don't know if this would be safe for the bed.
you know because we are going to be inside this thing and don't want it
zapping us.
seems to me this would work figuring each bed cord will only pull the amps
needed for that section of bed.
thanks for any help.