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How does mixing wire sizes affect voltage drop over distance?
I am installing a well pump. The pump is single phase 240 V, 12.3 amps and has a soft start. Supply voltage from the Mfg: 1 x 200-240 V –10%/+6%, 50/60 Hz.
It's 200 feet (61 m) from the panel to the ...
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In a 240 V "2-phase" wiring, how does current/amps get distributed?
It is my understanding that if I need to draw, for instance, 30 Amps from a 240 V circuit (Live-Live) then there will be 30 Amps running from both wires, not half and half. So, the AWG sizes for the ...
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How to choose wire size for an air conditioner?
There is a difference between my calculations and what electricians say. Am I missing something?
If I need to install a 3 horsepower air conditioner. Electricians always choose wires that are more ...
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