Poisson Cru
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I have a Thermasol 140 series steam generator installed 25 years ago in a residentional bath southern california. In the process of a bath remodel and wanting to change to the curent 25yr old steam generator with the same model from the same manufacuture. (the old one has gotten corroded but still works).
Looking at the wiring and breaker, it is on a 30 amp double breaker with 10AWG wire type THHN flexible conduit. The specs for the new generator and the old specify for the SSM-140 series Thermasol:
37 amp @240VAC, 8 Wire, 40 breaker, 1 ph, 8.0 KW
I see I have two options:
option 1. For the last 25 yrs, have been running a dangerous and illegal fire hazard. Need to call a licensed electrician immediately. Change the breaker to a 40 amp, pull 8 AWG wire in...and pay him $300 to $800.
option 2. Have never had a breaker trip in 25 years, if there was any fire hazard the breaker offers protection. Only use the steam about 5 minutes at time , 3 times a week. Not a long draw. Don't worry. Code allows one step up anyway on wire size.
What option do you recommend or what additional should i know?
Thanks
Malcom
Looking at the wiring and breaker, it is on a 30 amp double breaker with 10AWG wire type THHN flexible conduit. The specs for the new generator and the old specify for the SSM-140 series Thermasol:
37 amp @240VAC, 8 Wire, 40 breaker, 1 ph, 8.0 KW
I see I have two options:
option 1. For the last 25 yrs, have been running a dangerous and illegal fire hazard. Need to call a licensed electrician immediately. Change the breaker to a 40 amp, pull 8 AWG wire in...and pay him $300 to $800.
option 2. Have never had a breaker trip in 25 years, if there was any fire hazard the breaker offers protection. Only use the steam about 5 minutes at time , 3 times a week. Not a long draw. Don't worry. Code allows one step up anyway on wire size.
What option do you recommend or what additional should i know?
Thanks
Malcom