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Old 03-25-2006, 09:40 PM
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Default Re: How many amps?

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Originally Posted by TreyY
So my plans to build a oven are going to depend on how many amps I will be needing. I want to make it 2'wx3'h and between 4'-6' long. If I do go 6' long then from what I have read I will need 4 elements and is that going to be 1500W or 3000W elements? What I am shooting for is 30amps or lower so any ideas would be great. I have been looking at McMaster-Carr, powdercoat.4t.com, and this forum. It is basically just the wiring and electrical that I need help with. Thanks for any comments/ideas and I look forard to being part of this great forum.
Dude if it was'nt for this forum I'd be screwed. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask. I have a oven 2x3x6 with 4 1500 watt elements 6000w @ 220v = 27.28 amps. If you need any wiring help E-mail me your phone number and I'm sure I can help you as long as it's single phase. Or just post on here or just e-mail your questions.
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