I bought my self a new Delta 8" 5 amp grinder. The instructions state that I should be using a dedicated circuit and "the circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lage fuse".
The plug on the grinder is a regular 15 amp style 3 bladed one, not the 20 amp plug.
I was surprised at this last requirement, is that due to peak amperage and the risk of blowing a fuse, or could it be a problem when grinding something big and the motor is under load.
Is their really a risk using a regular 15 amp circuit with 14 guage wire?
Thanks.
The plug on the grinder is a regular 15 amp style 3 bladed one, not the 20 amp plug.
I was surprised at this last requirement, is that due to peak amperage and the risk of blowing a fuse, or could it be a problem when grinding something big and the motor is under load.
Is their really a risk using a regular 15 amp circuit with 14 guage wire?
Thanks.