Running 240 to the shack, while not a trivial task, is not "undoable". I am doing so right now... I am putting in a sub-panel to deliver the power from the service, and am running separate circuits for 8 x 20Amp 120 V receptacles, 2 x 15 Amp 240 V receptacles, and 2 x 20 Amp 240 V re ceptacles. All using twisted pair wirin g of at least 2 wire gauges above code for power level and steel conduit for shielding from service to sub, and sub to 6 gang metal back box...
Have a master electrician who will inspect and sign off on the work to satisfy the insurance guys... ______________________ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 8/1/2016 3:08 PM, Graham Kimbell wrote: > Watching this from afar, I notice the irony - US has 1500W limit but > not enough (120v) mains power to use it, whilst the UK has loads of > mains power (240v at 13A) but only a 400W limit. > > Graham > > >> The KPA500 can be run from any decent 120VAC mains outlet as long as >> there aren't too many other loads on it. But going above that power >> level forces the Ham to have 240 VAC in the shack, something many of >> us do not normally plan for. That can be a very expensive addition to >> the cost of the amp, especially if the mains panel is not expandable >> as needed. >> >> > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to caut...@montac.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
