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Time for dedicated outlets!

I would like some advice on what exactly to tell my electrician to be sure I get what I need. Is just saying that I want two separate dedicated lines to the listening room sufficient or are there other key fraises that should be included in my description of the work I would like done?
mizike
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zavato
1,391 posts
 
10 gauge home run to the box with 20 amp breaker. That's what you tell the electrician 

when i I owned by own home, putting ina dedicated line was the best investment I ever made in my audio system. I spent $125 plus the cost of an outlet. 
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dentdog
476 posts
 
Run four and use double outlet setup. You never know. 
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dentdog
476 posts
 
Run four and use double outlet setup. You never know. I ran six and purchased subwoofers. Glad I did.
mizike OP
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Thanks fellas, good idea to buy the materials and purchase labor and expertise only from the contractor.
sfall
346 posts
 
You have to assume the electrician doesn't know anything about high end audio, and probably wouldn't believe you if you told him. Don't give him the opportunity to say you'll never know the difference, and just use a lesser product.
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