Hubbell twist-lock connectors

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Feb 12 14:28:46 2002

On Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Christopher Smith wrote:

> Well, isn't the breaker on the SGI desksides 16A?

It is, but I don't think I want to push the limits that close.

> I suppose, in that case, that they'd be relatively safe on a 16A "air
> conditioner" circuit, or the like, but 15A is living dangerously. :)

You won't find a 16A breaker in a branch circuit. You'd likely see a 15A
breaker (residential, probably 14Ga, maybe 12Ga wire), or a 20A breaker
(12Ga or 10Ga wire). A 15A circuit would not be safe at all, while a 20A
*might* be ok, but the system could still overload the receptacle and plug
since they are still only rated for 15A.

SGI actually rated these systems for a dedicated 20A branch circuit.

-Toth
Received on Tue Feb 12 2002 - 14:28:46 GMT