Double Blower Power Supply

[jd438]

We just upgraded to a double blower and was wondering how members ran power supply for their blowers.  We have have an older barn with some old wiring.  We put in a new panel and will run new wire as well.  Thanks in advance.

 

[GoWyo]

Run two 20 amp circuits to separate 20 amp outlets.  I put ours side by side in a double outlet box.

 

[renegadelivestock]

Run two 20 amp circuits to separate 20 amp outlets.  I put ours side by side in a double outlet box.

I run mine on a similar system, but I used 30 amp breakers, I found the 30 amps to be more effective when working large numbers of cattle

 

[GoWyo]

Make sure your wire size is big enough for the 30 amps with the length of run from the panel.

 

[jason]

Make sure your wire size is big enough for the 30 amps with the length of run from the panel.

30 amp would call for 10 gauge 

 

[J2F]

FYI  May want to check with your local electrician (or insurance company) on putting a 20 amp rated outlet on a 30amp circuit.

 

[J2F]

FYI  May want to check with your local electrician (or insurance company) on putting a 20 amp rated outlet on a 30amp circuit.

copper #10

 

[renegadelivestock]

just to clarify, I did have the dedicated circuits put in by a licensed electrician, i'm no expert on these things, so I left it up to someone who IS! lol

 

[obie105]

I believe if your barn is insured and in case of fire it has to be to code. I am very lucky my Dad and brother are both electricians and we can run about anything you can imagine all at once.

 

[jd438]

Well it's a pretty long run from the panel, so we are going with 2 20 amp breakers and will run 10 gauge wire to 20 amp outlets. 

 

[Bryce.mulder]

Can a 1.5 inch hose with a double blower nozzle work for a double blower? Or do I have to have a 2 inch hose with the double blower nozzle? Will a 1.5 inch hose with the standard nozzle hurt a double blower?