I did not suggest changing the breaker. I wrote either use what he has at reduced output or install at least one new dedicated circuit.
John KK9A Sent via the Samsung Galaxy 7 edge, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM, Harlan Sherriff <hsherr...@reagan.com> wrote: > Michael, > Do NOT replace the breaker with a larger current breaker UNLESS the wiring > is rated for the extra current. > 15A = 14 gage wire > 20A = 12 gage wire > 30A = 10 gage wire > > Harlan > K4HES > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 14, 2018, at 7:14 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: > > > > It should be fine to run the KPA500 at reduced power using your existing > > 15 amp outlet, unless you have a lot of other stuff plugged in. You can > > always add a 240v outlet later. I ran a separate 20 amp 120v outlet > along > > with a new 240v outlet into the shack. Your 30 amp power supply is > > adequate for the K3S and P3. > > > > GL > > John KK9A > > > > > > Michael Gillen KK6RWK wrote: > > > > Kind of a dumb question however here goes: > > > > I got my K3S a short while ago and now I want to add the KPA500 and > KAT500 > > to it however it just now occurred to me that I should check how much > > juice I need to power that thing! > > > > I’m currently using an Alinco DM-330MV which I believe puts out 30A > > continuous however its probably plugged into one the house 15A lines. > > > > So my questions are: > > > > 1) Will 15A house line supply enough juice for the K3S, KPA500, KAT500, > > and in the future a P3 Panadaper? > > > > 2) If not can I get away with replacing the breaker with a 20A breaker? > 30A? > > > > 3) Will the Alinco be big enough or should I upgrade that as well? > > > > > > Thanks guys, > > Michael > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 hsherr...@reagan.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
