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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Running 5 KW through a receptacle fed by #12(if you’re lucky, some houses are wired with #14) is NOT advisable.

That would be because 5KW is about 40A single phase at 120V, and the wire in the receptacle is rated from for a max of 20A.

As the load goes up past 20A, the wire WILL heat up to the point where it will start a fire or more likely just burn through and need to be replaced.

Of course if your total load is below 20A it would be OK.


50 posted on 01/11/2015 4:37:59 PM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA)
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To: Rome2000

Running 110 solves that. They are only rated at 20a each


52 posted on 01/11/2015 4:44:09 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: Rome2000

To add, a moron which you are not or a liberal, would likley find a way to burn his house down.


53 posted on 01/11/2015 4:47:29 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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