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

[john at kk9a.com]

I did not suggest changing the breaker.  I wrote either use what he has at
reduced output or install at least one new dedicated circuit.

John KK9A

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On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM, Harlan Sherriff <hsherriff at reagan.com>
wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > 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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