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In wall power cabling- for Apartment Dweller

Howdy.

I need some advice on what kind of in wall power cabling (reasonably priced to cheap) is a step up from whatever my Landlord's go-to electrician would pick up at Lowe's to do the job.

I'm going to be installing 2 dedicated lines, and I need some knowledge on what brands of cable to use. Also, I won't be purchasing "audiophile Grade" circuit breakers, if they are expensive, but anyone have knowledge re: circuiut breakers- i.e. 15 amp, etc and some manufacturers that make them better than others, etc...

I've got my "Porter Ports" on the way (thanks again Albert!)
and I need to know what to do next.
Keep in mind that, once I move, 100% of my investment will be lost, so I'm not going to be purchasing anything that is really expensive.

THANKS!!!!
gthirteen
gthirteen OP
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THanks guys.
My inquiry was directred at what in-wall cable to use.
I was planning on just running 2 lines, 1 analog (TT, phono preamp, and Integrated amp) and one Digital (CD, SACD/DVD/CD).

I don't have any monster amps, should I just get 2 15 amp breakers?- one for the digi and one for the analog- or get a 20 amp brreaker for the amp, etc?

CABLE NOMENCLATURE-

12-2 wire = 2 12 gauge conductors, AND A GROUND?

What is THHN???

THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!
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lak
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If that's the case go with two 20 amp breakers and #10 wire just to be picky.
psychicanimal
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Gthirteen, I think you are making a mistake. Voltage in apartments fluctuates and is extremely dirty, especially "the 7:00 PM grunge". You'll just end with noisy dedicated and fluctuating lines that you won't be able to take when you move. My previous post suggesting a DeZorel and a Richard Gray will solve that.
gthirteen OP
355 posts
 
Ok, I live in a house that I rent, not an apt complex.
Thanks.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Same dedicated grunge applies, at least unless if you have no neighbors and are alone on the power grid.
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