Electrician Coming Over What to Do?


OK, the electrician is coming over to put in more cable and a sub panel. Do I install a home surge protector, dedicated lines at what amperage? DO I use standard cable or JPS Labs wire? Help, one more week to go.

Thanks
bigkidz
You want dedicated 20 amp circuit(s) with only one hospital grade receptacle per circuit. Think about having separate circuits for amplification, analog and digital components. You'll save money if you have them do it all at once. If funds and local electrical code will allow, having an isolated ground for each dedicated circuit would be ideal. I don't have any experience with the JPS cabling, and I'm skeptical that it is worth the expense. However, I've had excellent results with 10 gauge Romex. Have the electrician use high quality, high purity name brand Romex. They'll want to use the least expensive cable they can find if you don't specify. Let me know how it turns out. Dedicated circuits do far more than any power conditioner that I've encountered, and your amp will never be starved for current!
I suggest considering a home surge protector, standard cable in the walls, 30 amp circuits, and hi grade sockets, to be followed by audiophile power cords and a hi end power conditioner.
Jameswei. Once you have dedicated lines, a Hi end power conditioner is a huge waste of money.
A dedicated line for every component is a must. JPS is a waste of cash. Its good stuff but not enough to warrant the expense over the 10 AWG Romex.
Hi end cxonditioners are used when you cant adress the power problem. Dedicated lines does that.
Good outlest Like spec grade Pas And Seymour are a good choice. If you have money to burn you can put in more expensive one's. Good start.