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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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ghdprentice
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I would go 10 gauge. I think std breakers are 15. You need not go 20amp. Typically one would have dedicated lines for amp(s)… and a dedicated line for power conditioner (s). If you’re doing it, I would do a total of 4 dedicated lines. The cost will not be hugely different and more flexibility. 
 

 

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