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Questions on Dedicated 20 amp home wiring

Hello, I live in a home that is 45 years old.  I have purchased a lot of equipment recently and would like to add a dedicated outlet.  I need some help and was wondering if someone has a contact for someone to consult with.  I have the following questions:

1. what gauge wire should be used

2. Any specific Fuse that should be used

3. Any specific outlet that should be used

4. I have 11 sources, 2 solid state amps, 1 tube amp, 1 pre, 1 phono stage, 2 turntables, 1 tuner, 1 cd transport, 1 DAC, 1 streamer.  Can I use a single outlet or is it better to run two?

5. I'm using two Decware ZLC power conditioners each with 6 outlets, wondering if I can plug each into a single outlet plug and call it good after the home wiring has been completed?

 

Thank You

 

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Your first question is the most important.  12 awg solid copper wire. 

That cannot be stated with certainty without knowing:

1. The length of the run from service panel to rececptacle

2. Whether the run is in a conduit.

3. Whether there are any relevant local codes that may apply.

Notwithstanding the answers to those questions, 12 awg copper would be the minimum size that would be allowed. There can be good reasons to derate the circuit by using a larger gauge wire. It minimizes voltage drop and helps provide a lower impedance path to ground.

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