coffee maker

[andy-n-atl]

Bunn dual with faucet was donated to a local church. Name plate states 120/208 1 phase 3 wire 28.7A. It wont be a continuos load so 30A breaker is ok correct? What NEMA config would you guys recommend? It didn't come with the cord.

 

[iwire]

I would go with a L6-30

 

[jumper]

It has an automatic cut off? Many commercial do not.

 

[andy-n-atl]

I don't think it does. Would that make it continuos? And thus require a 40A breaker?

 

[jumper]

I would go with a L6-30

Good call, SJxxx, for cord?

 

[iwire]

I have never seen a coffee maker that would meet the definition of continuous load. If the burners had no thermostats they would boil the coffee while it sits there.

 

[jumper]

I don't think it does. Would that make it continuos? And thus require a 40A breaker?

Yep. It can run for more than 3 hours straight.

 

[jumper]

I have never seen a coffee maker that would meet the definition of continuous load. If the burners had no thermostats they would boil the coffee while it sits there.

Yep. That is what it does, but not boil, but heat. Great for tea water though.

 

[iwire]

Yep. That is what it does. Great for tea though.

Must be another kind, the units I see have thermostats on the burners.

 

[andy-n-atl]

This bad boy has a hot water faucet on it as well, so I guess it is continuos load. Any ideas?

 

[iwire]

I would use a 30 amp circuit with a 30 amp plug and receptacle.

I suggest a look at the Article 100 definition of continuous load. It is not enough that the switch is on for more than 3 hours the maximum load must be applied for more then 3 hours before we have to call it a continuous load.

If you do decide to go to a 40 you will be into a 3 wire range receptacle and cord.

 

[andy-n-atl]

Since the name plate states 120/208 wont it have a neutral on it? Thus requiring a four wire plug? I apologize guys, it has been 2 years since i had to figure any of this out and I know the confusion on my part seems a bit simple minded. The plate say 120/208 3 wire. Bahhhh!!!!!!

 

[andy-n-atl]

Wouldn't an l14-30 be more appropriate?

 

[jumper]

It is not enough that the switch is on for more than 3 hours the maximum load must be applied for more then 3 hours before we have to call it a continuous load.

Oops. me thinks I just stuck my foot in my mouth.

 

[iwire]

Since the name plate states 120/208 wont it have a neutral on it? Thus requiring a four wire plug? I apologize guys, it has been 2 years since i had to figure any of this out and I know the confusion on my part seems a bit simple minded. The plate say 120/208 3 wire. Bahhhh!!!!!!

You are right, I did overlook the 120 volt part.

 

[Hameedulla-Ekhlas]

Bunn dual with faucet was donated to a local church. Name plate states 120/208 1 phase 3 wire 28.7A. It wont be a continuos load so 30A breaker is ok correct? What NEMA config would you guys recommend? It didn't come with the cord.

I suggest you to go with 30 ampere:

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[jumper]

Since the name plate states 120/208 wont it have a neutral on it? Thus requiring a four wire plug? I apologize guys, it has been 2 years since i had to figure any of this out and I know the confusion on my part seems a bit simple minded. The plate say 120/208 3 wire. Bahhhh!!!!!!

Here is a link to Bunn coffee makers

http://www.bunnomatic.com/pdfs/commercial/specsheets/a27.pdf

note the electrical

Electrical: Brewer is 3-wires plus ground service rated 120/208V or 120/240V, single phase, 60Hz.

 

[tom baker]

Is the church 120/208?

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

I suggest a look at the Article 100 definition of continuous load. It is not enough that the switch is on for more than 3 hours the maximum load must be applied for more then 3 hours before we have to call it a continuous load.

I've often wondered how the CMP's justified calling a storage type water heater a continuous load in light of your observation, Bob.

 

[kwired]

I've often wondered how the CMP's justified calling a storage type water heater a continuous load in light of your observation, Bob.

I think it is easier to have the heating element on for 3 hrs on a typical water heater than it is on a coffee machine.