Electrical Question

stevesiesel

I am prepping for an amplifier [PGXL] Maybe soon, Maybe later....Currently I am having my main breaker box and load center updated. At the same time I have contracted with the electricians to run a 240v 30 amp circuit to my HamShack.

Does the PGXL come with a plug on the end and if so what kind?

Do I need 4 conductors? 2 hots, neutral and ground?

What kind of Plug/Outlet do you suggest?

Please advise!

Steve
K4KSA

Mike-VA3MW

Steve

I would recommend you consult with an electrician since this has to be done correctly.

However, to answer your question, you have HOT (red), HOT (black), Neutral (white) and ground.

73

stevesiesel

That is what they are installing...Does PGXL come with a plug?

stevesiesel

and if so what kind?

RFord

It does not come with a plug…

WX7Y

Steve here is what Power cord I bought for plug and Play so make sure your outlet is this type if this it the kind of cord your wanting to use.

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Mike-VA3MW

Another thing to consider.

Depending on your local building codes, it may be legally required to have an Electrician take care of this. Should you have an electrical fire for some reason, the insurance company may decide that you are not covered if you didn't follow the local building codes.

This is something my XYL reminds me of since she has a history in that area.

73

stevesiesel

I am not doing the electrical work, it is part of a project that includes a new a new breaker box/load center.

Geoff AB6BT

Others have stated this in the past in other threads. But I'll chime in.

My personal preference would be a Hubbell Twist-Lock mating receptacle and plug. They are available in various mounting styles. The NEMA L6-30 is rated for 30 Amps and 250 Volts. That would match the 30 Amp wiring and breaker you are having installed.

Or you could install an L6-20 for the amp and other 240 volt receptacles for other 240 Volt devices so long as you don't exceed 30 Amps total.

These are 3-wire connectors using just the X leg, Y leg, and Ground. There is no Neutral.

You can also connect 120 Volt receptacles wired to either the X leg and neutral or the Y leg and neutral. These both have a ground connection as well. However both poles of the 2-pole breaker will trip if there is a fault or over-current situation.

Your electrician should be familiar with wiring these connectors.

bahillen

Steve

You may want to buy an extra power cord for the PGXL, one for the 240v supply and a second one for 110 v ac. You may have an occasion to run off 110 v for some reason such as emergency power or field day, or other. Then you only have to change the cord.

When the electrician installs your permanent power have him provide a compatible plug.

I installed 10 guage wire to have almost no voltage drop in the 240 v run. I don’t want the supply voltage sagging during CW or SSB especially. Not that I have seen or would expect to see a problem but I like stable line voltage. Since the electrician is doing it have two 240 v receptacles for some future use.

The PGXL power supply design requires no settings when changing voltage. It runs from 110 volts to 240 volts continuously. Lower PO on 110v.

73

Bill

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