[rescue] Power Strip

[Mike Hebel]

Thus spake Ethan O'Toole:
>> Hi people.  I'm looking for a 1U rackmount power strip that does 220v
>> (split) in and 110v out.  Anyone know who makes one?  Thanks.
>> Peace...  Sridhar
>
> I think your neutral will need to be twice as big all the way back to the
> box. Can anyone verify?

No.  If he uses proper 220VAC wire for the current he's drawing then both
110V "legs" should total the max current for the incoming 220V wire.

Example:

220V, 30A = 110V, 20A+ 110V, 10A

220V, 30A = 110V, 15A+ 110V, 15A

Mike
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