HVAC power wiring
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HVAC power wiring
Hello,first time posting on this site.Thanks in advance for all replies.
I'll start by explaining what i have done.I've replaced my heating unit with a new one from one side of the attick to the other and now i need to extend my power feed about 20 feet.The old unit was feed by a 2 gauge aluminum wire with a 90 amp breaker,but the new unit requires 2 feeds of 30 and 60 amps.What is the best way to extend the power feed?
I'll start by explaining what i have done.I've replaced my heating unit with a new one from one side of the attick to the other and now i need to extend my power feed about 20 feet.The old unit was feed by a 2 gauge aluminum wire with a 90 amp breaker,but the new unit requires 2 feeds of 30 and 60 amps.What is the best way to extend the power feed?
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There are several possible ways to extend the power, perhaps one of the best would be to use a power block connection mounted in a steel cabinet. This is one example. Others will have a more in-depth answer.
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I would use copper conductors with type THHN insulation, #6 for the 60 ampere and #10 for the thirty ampere. You need to run these conductors through conduit. Understand that you may NOT connect the copper and aluminum conductors directly to each other.
There are several possible ways to extend the power, perhaps one of the best would be to use a power block connection mounted in a steel cabinet. This is one example. Others will have a more in-depth answer.
PB1042
I would use copper conductors with type THHN insulation, #6 for the 60 ampere and #10 for the thirty ampere. You need to run these conductors through conduit. Understand that you may NOT connect the copper and aluminum conductors directly to each other.