[geeks] D'OH!

[Jim Carver]

Mike Hebel wrote:

> I put in two 30A circuits myself for my systems.  Wired with 12/3 in
> conduit no less.
> (I figured a '50's cape cod style house I wasn't going to take chances
> on the existing wiring being heavy enough.)
> 
> 'Course I also have a 25A that runs a sump pump, fridge, iron, small
> fountain, and paraffin hand tub at once as well.
> A little overkill for those...but hey, better safe than sorry!
> 

You're out on limb Mike. 12 ga. copper is only rated for 20A. For 30A
you should be using 10ga cu. You probably won't be exceeding the
built in safety overload factors, but you are exceeding the NEC or
National Electrical Code. That "little book" that inspectors and your
insurance company look at as the "bible".

			jim