Dedicated 20 Amp Line for Audio
Lots of threads on the subject already, but I’m a little confused on one thing. Is the dedicated line just for the amplifier (in my case an integrated) and another line for the other components? Or, is it just one line for everything in the complete audio system?
Thanks!
I installed a single 8-gauge, 20-amp line/breaker with the thought that if all of the equipment is on the same source, neutral, and ground, it should be less likely to hum or develop ground loops.
If one were to pull two lines from the two busses, which line would you use to ground a metal outlet box, or would you use both grounds on the box??? |
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Well we did it today. The run was 121’ of 8-gauge wire, with another 2 feet to run between the plugs. Seeing as how I had a 125 foot spool of wire, I cut it pretty close!
It is not easy, but not impossible to feed in and jumper the 8-gauge between two hospital plugs in the dual wall box, but using the deep box, we managed.
I also ran RCA panels with six leads from the inside to the outside of the entertainment cabinet to allow me to access various aspects of the system from outside of the cabinet. For example, this would let me bi-amp if I so desired.
Just need to mud a couple slots in the drywall and paint now. |
toddalin - WOW!
jerryg123 - +1
jea48 - thx Think I'm going to go with this: 12AWG Cryo-Treated Romex Electrical Wire (ft) (audiosensibility.com) for my 30' run.
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