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I am installing a new circuit for a window air conditioner length of run 55 ft
using 10/2w ground voltage @ the ac willbe 117.2 would this b acceptable or should I go to number 10 wire.
Thank you, Bob
using 10/2w ground voltage @ the ac willbe 117.2 would this b acceptable or should I go to number 10 wire.
Thank you, Bob
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117.2 is okay, assuming that this isn't a 240-volt circuit. But I was confused because your post mentions #10 wire twice.
How many amps does the A/C actually draw? I think maybe you put 20 amps into the voltage drop calculator because the A/C said to put it on a 20-amp circuit. You should use the actual draw.
How many amps does the A/C actually draw? I think maybe you put 20 amps into the voltage drop calculator because the A/C said to put it on a 20-amp circuit. You should use the actual draw.
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Sorry for the error sh have written plan on using 12/2 The unit draws 13ampsusing the voltage drop calculator this gave me the 117.2 voltage .Additional question does the amperage drop in same ratio as the voltage in this case 2.8%
Thanks Bob
Thanks Bob