Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
In other words! Keep It Simple Stupid! .KISS! Milverton / W9MMS. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7:49:36 PM CDT, K9MA wrote: If one is going to remote the KPA1500, wouldn't it make a lot more sense to extend the 240 V AC line? Or just install a 240 V outlet at the amplifier location. 73, Scott K9MA On 8/1/2018 16:17, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > That is why I said "IF" you are making a longer cable... > > John KK9A > > David Bunte K9FN wrote: > > > I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that > the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable. > > Dave - K9FN > > On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM john at kk9a.com wrote: > >> Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have >> purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I >> purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are >> making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably >> desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to >> accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max. >> >> John KK9A > __ > 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 k...@sdellington.us -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ 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 tnny...@yahoo.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
If one is going to remote the KPA1500, wouldn't it make a lot more sense to extend the 240 V AC line? Or just install a 240 V outlet at the amplifier location. 73, Scott K9MA On 8/1/2018 16:17, j...@kk9a.com wrote: That is why I said "IF" you are making a longer cable... John KK9A David Bunte K9FN wrote: I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM john at kk9a.com wrote: Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max. John KK9A __ 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 k...@sdellington.us -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
On 8/1/2018 12:44 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: eventually I purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. Call me old-fashioned, but I've installed hundreds of Power Pole connectors mostly the smaller red/white ones used on the K3, but also the much larger grey ones that accommodate up to #4 wire. I use only simple hand tools and a soldering iron. The use of crimp tools makes sense in a production environment. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM j...@kk9a.com wrote: > Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have > purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I > purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are > making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably > desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to > accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max. > > John KK9A > > > Richard Thorne rthorne at rthorne.net > Wed Aug 1 14:15:28 EDT 2018 > > Mike, > > I went directly to Elecraft with my question. The answer is 6g. > > I was told to be sure to use the correct crimp tool for the job. If I > make the cable I'll probably just have Powerwerx handle it as they have > the correct hydraulic tool for the job. > > Rich - N5ZC > > __ > 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 dpbu...@gmail.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
WHICH is why I detailed in the VERY beginning on this thread how to make the longer cable using 4AWG (or larger if desired). The ONLY place the cable would not be the larger gauge would be in the crimp terminal... IF anyone is interested, I will repost what I wrote or just email me offline. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01-Aug-18 14:44, j...@kk9a.com wrote: Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max. John KK9A Richard Thorne rthorne at rthorne.net Wed Aug 1 14:15:28 EDT 2018 Mike, I went directly to Elecraft with my question. The answer is 6g. I was told to be sure to use the correct crimp tool for the job. If I make the cable I'll probably just have Powerwerx handle it as they have the correct hydraulic tool for the job. Rich - N5ZC __ 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 k...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
I'm missing something here!I keep seeing the question being asked, " What size cable is the power cord?" How about employing the KISS theory. Would it not make sense to make up an extension cord with a length to the approximate desired location from the power source? Such an extension would be fitted with proper receptacle as required by code,and is capable of at least twice the Amperage required by the KPA1500. Milvereton /W9MMS. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 1:18:46 PM CDT, Richard Thorne wrote: Mike, I went directly to Elecraft with my question. The answer is 6g. I was told to be sure to use the correct crimp tool for the job. If I make the cable I'll probably just have Powerwerx handle it as they have the correct hydraulic tool for the job. Rich - N5ZC On 8/1/2018 12:56 PM, Mike Maloney wrote: > Okay have looked over the posts, but somehow have missed the actual > AWG(American wire gage) SIZE of the stock DC pair? Anyone KNOW this or > maybe even micro-ohm tested (a long shot) it? Voltage drop (ps to amp) > divided by full load dc amps would be close enough. > 73, > Mike AC5P > > On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 5:44 PM, Jim Brown > wrote: > > > On 7/31/2018 2:40 PM, K8ZCT wrote: >> Jim, >> >> Please accept my apologies. >> >> Sorry for giving you Kudo's for the wrong Handbook. I should have stated >> that you are are a contributor to the 2018 Edition of "The ARRL Handbook". I >> have many of your articles and to be honest the ARRL "Grounding Book" has a >> lot of information that is also in the National Electrical Code and IEEE >> "Green Book". > I also made major contributions to N0AX's ARRL Gounding Book -- much of > it is based on the Power and Grounding slide show talk that's on my > website. And some of what I've written is from the IEEE Green and > Emerald Books." > >> I worked in industry for over 40 years in the power systems distribution >> area, and I was an active member of the IEEE IAS Power Systems Reliability >> Subcommittee. > The last 25 years of my work life was as a consultant designing large > sound systems for public buildings -- theaters, stadiums, churches, jazz > clubs, even the United Terminal at O'Hare. > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ > 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 a...@sbcglobal.net > > > __ > 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 rtho...@rthorne.net __ 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 tnny...@yahoo.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Mike, I went directly to Elecraft with my question. The answer is 6g. I was told to be sure to use the correct crimp tool for the job. If I make the cable I'll probably just have Powerwerx handle it as they have the correct hydraulic tool for the job. Rich - N5ZC On 8/1/2018 12:56 PM, Mike Maloney wrote: Okay have looked over the posts, but somehow have missed the actual AWG(American wire gage) SIZE of the stock DC pair? Anyone KNOW this or maybe even micro-ohm tested (a long shot) it? Voltage drop (ps to amp) divided by full load dc amps would be close enough. 73, Mike AC5P On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 5:44 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 7/31/2018 2:40 PM, K8ZCT wrote: Jim, Please accept my apologies. Sorry for giving you Kudo's for the wrong Handbook. I should have stated that you are are a contributor to the 2018 Edition of "The ARRL Handbook". I have many of your articles and to be honest the ARRL "Grounding Book" has a lot of information that is also in the National Electrical Code and IEEE "Green Book". I also made major contributions to N0AX's ARRL Gounding Book -- much of it is based on the Power and Grounding slide show talk that's on my website. And some of what I've written is from the IEEE Green and Emerald Books." I worked in industry for over 40 years in the power systems distribution area, and I was an active member of the IEEE IAS Power Systems Reliability Subcommittee. The last 25 years of my work life was as a consultant designing large sound systems for public buildings -- theaters, stadiums, churches, jazz clubs, even the United Terminal at O'Hare. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 a...@sbcglobal.net __ 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 rtho...@rthorne.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Okay have looked over the posts, but somehow have missed the actual AWG(American wire gage) SIZE of the stock DC pair? Anyone KNOW this or maybe even micro-ohm tested (a long shot) it? Voltage drop (ps to amp) divided by full load dc amps would be close enough. 73, Mike AC5P On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 5:44 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 7/31/2018 2:40 PM, K8ZCT wrote: > Jim, > > Please accept my apologies. > > Sorry for giving you Kudo's for the wrong Handbook. I should have stated that > you are are a contributor to the 2018 Edition of "The ARRL Handbook". I have > many of your articles and to be honest the ARRL "Grounding Book" has a lot of > information that is also in the National Electrical Code and IEEE "Green > Book". I also made major contributions to N0AX's ARRL Gounding Book -- much of it is based on the Power and Grounding slide show talk that's on my website. And some of what I've written is from the IEEE Green and Emerald Books." > I worked in industry for over 40 years in the power systems distribution > area, and I was an active member of the IEEE IAS Power Systems Reliability > Subcommittee. The last 25 years of my work life was as a consultant designing large sound systems for public buildings -- theaters, stadiums, churches, jazz clubs, even the United Terminal at O'Hare. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 a...@sbcglobal.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
On 7/31/2018 2:40 PM, K8ZCT wrote: Jim, Please accept my apologies. Sorry for giving you Kudo's for the wrong Handbook. I should have stated that you are are a contributor to the 2018 Edition of "The ARRL Handbook". I have many of your articles and to be honest the ARRL "Grounding Book" has a lot of information that is also in the National Electrical Code and IEEE "Green Book". I also made major contributions to N0AX's ARRL Gounding Book -- much of it is based on the Power and Grounding slide show talk that's on my website. And some of what I've written is from the IEEE Green and Emerald Books." I worked in industry for over 40 years in the power systems distribution area, and I was an active member of the IEEE IAS Power Systems Reliability Subcommittee. The last 25 years of my work life was as a consultant designing large sound systems for public buildings -- theaters, stadiums, churches, jazz clubs, even the United Terminal at O'Hare. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Jim, Please accept my apologies. Sorry for giving you Kudo's for the wrong Handbook. I should have stated that you are are a contributor to the 2018 Edition of "The ARRL Handbook". I have many of your articles and to be honest the ARRL "Grounding Book" has a lot of information that is also in the National Electrical Code and IEEE "Green Book". I worked in industry for over 40 years in the power systems distribution area, and I was an active member of the IEEE IAS Power Systems Reliability Subcommittee. You are very modest about your knowledge and experience. Bill, K8ZCT -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Points to consider. A legal limit amp dissipates ~1kW of heat. Small compact amps must provide the same heat dissipation as physically large amps. Thus airflow must increase in order to cool the components in a physically small case amp. Physically large amps have more room and slower airflow with the same cooling capacity. Slower air makes for less turbulence and equally less noise. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 31, 2018, at 1:04 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Good, Fast, Cheap ... choose two. > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > >> On 7/31/2018 7:21 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >> Otherwise a science project with unknown results. >> >> Bob, K4TAX >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 31, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Clay Autery wrote: >>> >>> Every successful project begins with a thorough analysis of the >>> REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS. >>> Proper design seeks to satisfy the entries on these lists within the >>> available funding. >>> >>> Success when skipping these steps is pure luck and coincidence. >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> __ >>> Clay Autery, KY5G >>> (318) 518-1389 >>> > > __ > 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 rmcg...@blomand.net > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Good, Fast, Cheap ... choose two. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 7/31/2018 7:21 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Otherwise a science project with unknown results. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone On Jul 31, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Clay Autery wrote: Every successful project begins with a thorough analysis of the REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS. Proper design seeks to satisfy the entries on these lists within the available funding. Success when skipping these steps is pure luck and coincidence. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
On 7/31/2018 5:13 AM, K8ZCT wrote: Jim Brown is on the National Electrical Code Committee, Sorry, I'm not, and have never been. I do own an old copy of the NEC code, and have studied parts of it that affect the pro audio systems that I designed before I retired. I am a member of the AES Standards Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Working Group on EMC (RFI). And I was a principal author of all AES Standards on EMC. so he knows what he is saying and I would trust his opinion 100%! My comments in this thread are based on fundamental electrical engineering principles like Ohm's Law, and my knowledge of NEC requirements. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Otherwise a science project with unknown results. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 31, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Every successful project begins with a thorough analysis of the REQUIREMENTS > and CONDITIONS. > Proper design seeks to satisfy the entries on these lists within the > available funding. > > Success when skipping these steps is pure luck and coincidence. > > 73, > > __ > Clay Autery, KY5G > (318) 518-1389 > >> On 31-Jul-18 07:13, K8ZCT wrote: >> Jim Brown is on the National Electrical Code Committee, so he knows what he >> is saying and I would trust his opinion 100%! >> >> I guess my thought on any remote wiring is, if your really going to go >> through all the effort to do the project, then do it with materials, that >> you know when you purchase them are going to work for the duration of the >> installation, and provide you a reliable and safe installation. Cost should >> not be your only consideration. [...] >> Bill, K8ZCT >> >> > > __ > 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 rmcg...@blomand.net > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Every successful project begins with a thorough analysis of the REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS. Proper design seeks to satisfy the entries on these lists within the available funding. Success when skipping these steps is pure luck and coincidence. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 31-Jul-18 07:13, K8ZCT wrote: Jim Brown is on the National Electrical Code Committee, so he knows what he is saying and I would trust his opinion 100%! I guess my thought on any remote wiring is, if your really going to go through all the effort to do the project, then do it with materials, that you know when you purchase them are going to work for the duration of the installation, and provide you a reliable and safe installation. Cost should not be your only consideration. [...] Bill, K8ZCT __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Jim Brown is on the National Electrical Code Committee, so he knows what he is saying and I would trust his opinion 100%! I guess my thought on any remote wiring is, if your really going to go through all the effort to do the project, then do it with materials, that you know when you purchase them are going to work for the duration of the installation, and provide you a reliable and safe installation. Cost should not be your only consideration. I have never seen any detailed specifications on speaker wire, when I have bought it to wire up my audio system. However, I knew that I was using it to wire up speakers, and the speakers were not a long distance from the amplifier. If the remote run is long, voltage drop in the cable is very critical. You also should consider protecting the wiring, so you may need to think of using conduit or some type of protected raceway as having wires carrying 60V in the open is also not a good idea. I think that considering diesel locomotive wire or similar flexible cable would be a good solution. It all depends on how far away the remote supply is located from the main amplifier and where it is being routed to the final destination. Unfortunately, I have seen people try to use speaker wire or lamp cord to do provide power in crazy ways. One guy I remember years ago was a recent immigrant from Eastern Europe with no electrical knowledge although he was an engineer. He wired his entire basement with speaker wire. Of course, I politely told him that was not a good idea, and that it was against the local and National Electrical Code to install. His initial response was that he thought is was a lot easier to install than the solid wire cable called Romex. Bill, K8ZCT -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Be VERY cautious of unknown Red/White wire, either twisted or mesh shielded. That is the industry standard color code for Iron/Constantan, Type J Thermocouple wire. It has MUCH higher resistance than the same size copper wire. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 3:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size On 7/30/2018 6:43 AM, K8ZCT wrote: > Speaker wire is made for speaker systems. Although it may look like "lamp > cord" it is not listed for use to wire up a lamp. Right -- it has to do with voltage breakdown of the insulation, which must be 3kV on the AC power line (in the case of a lightning spike). It is my understanding that the KPA1500 operates at about 60VDC, and that cable is carrying 50-60A. There are no lightning spikes to contend with. All that matters is DC resistance, sufficiently robust physical construction, and voltage breakdown. In large sound systems, power amps often produce voltage peaks in the range of 150V. FWIW, the Red/White zip cord sold as speaker cable is often pretty lousy quality. Insulation is made very thick as a marketing measure -- to make it look "beefier" than it really is, and therefore worth more money. :) When I've measured some hamfest cables like this with a micrometer I've found that they're actually smaller than labeled! In other words, we're getting cheated. :) 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 pin...@erols.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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
On 7/30/2018 6:43 AM, K8ZCT wrote: Speaker wire is made for speaker systems. Although it may look like "lamp cord" it is not listed for use to wire up a lamp. Right -- it has to do with voltage breakdown of the insulation, which must be 3kV on the AC power line (in the case of a lightning spike). It is my understanding that the KPA1500 operates at about 60VDC, and that cable is carrying 50-60A. There are no lightning spikes to contend with. All that matters is DC resistance, sufficiently robust physical construction, and voltage breakdown. In large sound systems, power amps often produce voltage peaks in the range of 150V. FWIW, the Red/White zip cord sold as speaker cable is often pretty lousy quality. Insulation is made very thick as a marketing measure -- to make it look "beefier" than it really is, and therefore worth more money. :) When I've measured some hamfest cables like this with a micrometer I've found that they're actually smaller than labeled! In other words, we're getting cheated. :) 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
One of previous posts recommended using speaker wire for the remote connection of the KPA-1500 amplifier to the KPA-1500 power supply. Speaker wire is made for speaker systems. Although it may look like "lamp cord" it is not listed for use to wire up a lamp. You should buy rated "lamp cord" for that purpose. I think the same applies for dc wiring. I am not the code inspector for anyone, so do what you want, but if I had a long remote power supply feed, it would be wired with the proper size cable rated for the purpose. I suppose one idea could be to splice the larger size cable required for the longer distance to the Elecraft supplied cable at the termination end of the amplifier. The power supply protection protects the smaller Elecraft wire as designed, so going back to it at the very end is not an issue. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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
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Context? Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2018, at 4:12 AM, K8ZCT wrote: > > I don't think speaker cable has a voltage rating for this purpose. > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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 w...@w2xj.net > __ 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
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I don't think speaker cable has a voltage rating for this purpose. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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
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It is good it will accept a larger conductor, especially for someone wanting to move their KPA1500 power supply further from the amp portion. I had a tough time installing 8 awg to the PowerPole 45 amp K3S connector which is designed for 10 awg max. John KK9A -Original Message- From: Larry (K8UT) [mailto:k...@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 3:30 PM To: j...@kk9a.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size I purchased 75 amp Anderson Powerpole connectors and #6 flex speaker cable from Debco Electronics for my extension cable. #6 fit easily. I suspect even #4 would have fit, but I see no reason to get that large. -larry (K8UT) -- Original Message -- From: j...@kk9a.com To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: 2018-07-28 15:21:03 Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size >The 75 amp Powerpole connector is designed for 6, 8 or 10 AWG wire so >you might have problems squeezing a larger wire in. > > >John KK9A > > >[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Clay Autery KY5G at >montac.com > >If it uses a 75 Amp PP connector, my inclination would be to use the >6AWG MINIMUM. I would be tempted to use the flexible welding cable >lead stock in the largest gauge I could fit in the application space. >I'd trim down the end of the conductor to JUST fit into the 75 AMP >crimp contact. Then, I'd tine the trimmed down end to bond ALL the >conductors together right at the end before I crimped/soldered. Then, >I'd crimp/solder the terminal on making sure not to be sloppy and cause >a fitment issue. If possible, I would put as many twists in the >red/black leads between radio and power supply connection as >possible > >I've not investigated the wiring yet, BUT, if there is a ground wire >between the PA chassis and the PS chassis, I would integrate the ground >wire into the power harness in a 3-wire bundle with all three wires as >close to the same length and shinked into a single cable. > >But I'm nuts... > >> >>On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:04 AM, Richard Thorne >rthorne.net> >wrote: >> >>>What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and >>>amp? >>>I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. >>> >>>Thanks >>> >>>Rich - N5ZC > >__ >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 >k...@charter.net __ 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
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Presuming of course that the "zip cord" cable stock is the size and flexibility you want/"need". PP crimp tools are hardly exotic And believe it or not some of us enjoy making our own cables... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 28-Jul-18 22:11, Phil Kane wrote: On 7/28/2018 1:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. Split the PP. Split the conductors. Do the twist. Re-slide the PPs. I've done that on a bunch of cables. Does not require advanced engineering degrees or exotic tools. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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 k...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
On 7/28/2018 1:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that > they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. Split the PP. Split the conductors. Do the twist. Re-slide the PPs. I've done that on a bunch of cables. Does not require advanced engineering degrees or exotic tools. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Sure like I've said many times, I'm an ocd over-engineer and already keep the connectors, housings, and tools on-hand. Glad you found a solution to meet your needs!!! Enjoy! 73,Clay, KY5G Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Richard Thorne Date: 7/28/18 16:06 (GMT-06:00) To: Clay Autery , Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Clay, For a one time deal, the price is competitive compared to buying the tools, cable and PP's to do it yourself. Elecraft is using parallel conductors for the HV line between the power supply and amp, so it fits the bill nicely. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 3:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. 73, Clay, KY5G Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Richard Thorne Date: 7/28/18 15:52 (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size). https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool and rolling my own. I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and > amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. > > Thanks > > Rich - __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Clay, For a one time deal, the price is competitive compared to buying the tools, cable and PP's to do it yourself. Elecraft is using parallel conductors for the HV line between the power supply and amp, so it fits the bill nicely. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 3:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. 73, Clay, KY5G Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Richard Thorne Date: 7/28/18 15:52 (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size). https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool and rolling my own. I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and > amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. > > Thanks > > Rich - __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
The stock cable is parallel conductors @ 5.5 feet long. Too short to reach into the closet in my shack. I bought 10 feet of #6 and the 75 amp powerpole connectors from Debco for about $22. I did not have the 75 amp crimp tool and soldered the cable into the connectors. -larry (K8UT) -- Original Message -- From: "Clay Autery" To: "Richard Thorne" ; "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 2018-07-28 16:57:52 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. 73,Clay, KY5G Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Richard Thorne Date: 7/28/18 15:52 (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size). https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool and rolling my own. I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. Thanks Rich - __ 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 k...@charter.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that they don't have twisted pair only parallel conductors. 73,Clay, KY5G Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Richard Thorne Date: 7/28/18 15:52 (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size). https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool and rolling my own. I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and > amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. > > Thanks > > Rich - __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size). https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool and rolling my own. I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment. Rich - N5ZC On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. Thanks Rich - N5ZC __ 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 rtho...@rthorne.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
I purchased 75 amp Anderson Powerpole connectors and #6 flex speaker cable from Debco Electronics for my extension cable. #6 fit easily. I suspect even #4 would have fit, but I see no reason to get that large. -larry (K8UT) -- Original Message -- From: j...@kk9a.com To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: 2018-07-28 15:21:03 Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size The 75 amp Powerpole connector is designed for 6, 8 or 10 AWG wire so you might have problems squeezing a larger wire in. John KK9A [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size Clay Autery KY5G at montac.com If it uses a 75 Amp PP connector, my inclination would be to use the 6AWG MINIMUM. I would be tempted to use the flexible welding cable lead stock in the largest gauge I could fit in the application space. I'd trim down the end of the conductor to JUST fit into the 75 AMP crimp contact. Then, I'd tine the trimmed down end to bond ALL the conductors together right at the end before I crimped/soldered. Then, I'd crimp/solder the terminal on making sure not to be sloppy and cause a fitment issue. If possible, I would put as many twists in the red/black leads between radio and power supply connection as possible I've not investigated the wiring yet, BUT, if there is a ground wire between the PA chassis and the PS chassis, I would integrate the ground wire into the power harness in a 3-wire bundle with all three wires as close to the same length and shinked into a single cable. But I'm nuts... On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:04 AM, Richard Thorne rthorne.net> wrote: What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. Thanks Rich - N5ZC __ 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 k...@charter.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
If it uses a 75 Amp PP connector, my inclination would be to use the 6AWG MINIMUM. I would be tempted to use the flexible welding cable lead stock in the largest gauge I could fit in the application space. I'd trim down the end of the conductor to JUST fit into the 75 AMP crimp contact. Then, I'd tine the trimmed down end to bond ALL the conductors together right at the end before I crimped/soldered. Then, I'd crimp/solder the terminal on making sure not to be sloppy and cause a fitment issue. If possible, I would put as many twists in the red/black leads between radio and power supply connection as possible I've not investigated the wiring yet, BUT, if there is a ground wire between the PA chassis and the PS chassis, I would integrate the ground wire into the power harness in a 3-wire bundle with all three wires as close to the same length and shinked into a single cable. But I'm nuts... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 28-Jul-18 12:07, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: I don't see it documented, but it uses a 75A PowerPole connector. Cable thickness (with insulation) is 1/3rd of an inch so I'm guessing it's AWG #6. It's VERY heavy. 73, Bob, N6TV On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and amp? I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. Thanks Rich - N5ZC __ 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 k...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
I don't see it documented, but it uses a 75A PowerPole connector. Cable thickness (with insulation) is 1/3rd of an inch so I'm guessing it's AWG #6. It's VERY heavy. 73, Bob, N6TV On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and amp? > I'd like to build or source a shorter cable. > > Thanks > > Rich - N5ZC __ 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
