R Rick R New member Location king of prussia Sep 25, 2012 #1 I have an impinger on site that has a name plate rating of 29 amps the wire size was installed in a # 10 wire and the cord and recptacale burned up should this be sized 125 % of the name plate ?
I have an impinger on site that has a name plate rating of 29 amps the wire size was installed in a # 10 wire and the cord and recptacale burned up should this be sized 125 % of the name plate ?
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Sep 25, 2012 #2 What is an impinger and is it a continuous load- does it run continuously at full load for more than 3 hours?
What is an impinger and is it a continuous load- does it run continuously at full load for more than 3 hours?
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Sep 25, 2012 #3 Google says an impinger is an oven, so I would say no to sizing it at 125%, it is thermostatically controlled and cycles. Loose connections may have burned up the receptacle.
Google says an impinger is an oven, so I would say no to sizing it at 125%, it is thermostatically controlled and cycles. Loose connections may have burned up the receptacle.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Sep 26, 2012 #4 Something was wrong with the original installation. A 30 amp receptacle and cord should run forever on a 29 amp load.
Something was wrong with the original installation. A 30 amp receptacle and cord should run forever on a 29 amp load.