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Should I redo the AC power in my house?

I was inspired by the Michael Fremmer YouTube about how he went to great lenghts to address the power in his home. Also was urged to do so by Mike Lavigne. Thanks Mike.

Fremmer and Lavigne are thrilled with the difference it makes in SQ. Perhaps comparable to getting the next level up on all components. Mike referred me to the consultant both he and Fremmer used-Rex Hungerford of King Rex Electric.

I would not go to the lenghts of those fellows but still would do a lot. The whole job should run about $4-5K. I started this current quest interested in grounding but Mike L and Rex both highly recommended I go the full boat.

 

 

mglik
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noromance
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Not sure what you mean by redoing the power. Do you mean running a direct run of 8 gauge from the board to your system? Adding a few good quality receptacles? If so, that should not cost that much. I've done it and it is a worthwhile improvement. I'd just hate to see you ripped off.

ghdprentice
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Is your house and electrical system over 100 years old?

 

A couple direct lines is what most people do. I have one for my power conditioner and a separate one for my amp. On opposing legs from my breaker box. 

djones51
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If you want M Fremmer to go off the rails ask him why anyone should believe any of his reviews before he had his house redone if it made such a difference? 

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millercarbon
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Probably blown a fuse just having to read "Fremmer" over and over again. The list of things I've done to my AC is long, and trust me, greater than anything you will get installed for $5k. The list of things I would spend $5k on before paying for anything more than one direct line is even longer. If that makes any sense. 

Unlike the other guys mentioned I actually have first hand experience with the relative value of not just AC wiring but a whole long list of other things like fuses, Pods, etc. It is not that AC wiring isn't worth doing. It is. Just don't kid yourself. What I said above. There's a whole long list of things with way more payoff, easier to do- and way easier to take with you if you ever move.

Some of us however have money to burn. Not me. Consider and evaluate accordingly.

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