[Elecraft] power requirements for a K3S, KPA500, KAT500, P3?

[Harlan Sherriff]

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 

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> On Jun 14, 2018, at 7:14 AM, "john at kk9a.com" <john at 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
> 
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