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High Current Outlet for Amps?

I am told to plug the power amp straight to the outlet rather than the power conditioner. Since I am remodeling my home so  I am going to have electrician to install the outlet, one outlet per amp and each outlet has individual circuit breaker. Then he asks me if I want 20amp or 30amp since I told him high current.

what do I need? 20amp or 30amp circuit breaker? Thanks. 
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Commercial and Industrial 30 Amp Flush Mount Dryer Power Receptacle with 3-Wire Non-Grounding,

Dude...read what the quote above says...its a DRYER power receptacle.  All you do is hook up 10 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker to a regular power outlet and you are good to go.

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Dude...read what the quote above says...its a DRYER power receptacle.  All you do is hook up 10 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker to a regular power outlet and you are good to go
What I showed you is a 30A outlet, which is commonly used for dryers, "dude." Putting a 30A breaker on a 30A line - but connected to a 20A receptacle, is a code violation, for the reasons I previously stated. It's a fire hazard.
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@cleeds I guess the electrician who willingly installed that line in that outlet was violating code?  The building inspector too?  Hmmm.

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@cleeds I guess the electrician who willingly installed that line in that outlet was violating code?  The building inspector too?  Hmmm
Codes vary by location; the NEC establishes only the minimum guidelines. If your inspector approved the install and you're comfortable with that, that's fine. If you don't see the possible hazard of putting a device rated at only 20A on a line capable of delivering 30A through it, then there's nothing further I can add. It's surely a risk I wouldn't and didn't take. Instead, I built several 30A lines, but used a 20A breaker on each. That's a common and perfectly acceptable practice.

 
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I do not think the electrician will risk his license to install something violated the code just because I look handsome :DDDDD
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