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Outlets and gem boxes

Happy New Year Audiogoners!

I will be installing a new dedicated 20amp circuit for my 2 channel system using 10awg cryo treated cable connected to a Furutech GTX D outlet with aluminum wall plate and cover from same manufacturer to shield from RF/EMI. That said, do I need to consider some way of shielding the gem box in the wall that the outlet is fastened to. Any thoughts on this. Thanks for your support.
audiofool1
jea48
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Is the wall the outlet will be installed in finished on both sides? Drywall on the new outlet side? Wood studs?
Jim
audiofool1 OP
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Yes. the interior wall is sheet rock and the exterior wall is brick. 2x4 construction.

audiofool1 OP
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Forgo to mention wood studs.

jea48
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Outside wall. Cold winter climate?

Has the electrician said what type of bigger box he is planning on using? Will the hole in the wall for the new rough-in box need to be bigger than the duplex cover plate and therefore need to be patched and repainted?

By chance do you have the Furutech GTX D outlet? If so measure the total width 'wing' to 'wing'. What does it measure?
audiofool1 OP
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Yes. Outside wall cold climate. He did not say which box he would use. The  sheet rock should be able outlet measures 1.75" wide at the wings. I think the sheet rock should be able to be cut close to the box and not require patching. I think the cover plate will cover the opening in the wall completely with no gaps.

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