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    Nov 6, 2009, 05:23 PM
    15amp circuit 12 or 14 gauge wire? For elliptical
    I just purchased a elliptical machine and they recommend for it to be on a 15-amp grounded outlet with only the elliptical plugged into the circuit. I am installing a dedicated 15-amp circuit and my question is this, should I run a 12 gauge or 14 gauge wire?
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    Nov 7, 2009, 02:44 AM
    If 15 amp is recommended, then #14 is fine, however #12 does not cost than much more.
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    Nov 7, 2009, 09:25 PM
    Just plug it in an existing circuit. If you have conduit, and have the ability and easy access to the receptacle, go for it. But in 99% of all installations, you just need to plug it in wherever you want. After speaking to a Nordic Trac installer, you may want to get a surge protector, if the equipment is electronic, which I am sure it is. The other advice the installer gave me is to unplug the unit whenever it's not used. I'm sure that is overkill, but a lightning strike will no doubt affect the neutral and the ground as well.
    (But I never unplug my computer)
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