One dedicated circuit for each mono block?
If I have a dedicated 20 amp Circuit is that ok for two monoblocs? I read that a separate dedicated line is better for each amplifier. So the outlet can't have two plugs but it's better to not use one of the two plugs when connecting a mono block?
I have a transparent Power isolator which I know use to plug amps into.
So maybe a dedicated circuit can be used to plug amps directly into and then have Power isolator connected to a separate Circuit for everything else.
I am trying to evaluate the merits and to need for getting a second dedicated line while installing the first.
...highly doubtful if you say your house was built in the 60’s. Most times the ground was the conduit or metal clad cable running between the fuse box and outlets. After many years of high humidity or dirty environments, those grounds can decay (no longer being of low resistance), as the conduit and metal clad cable connections start getting dirty, begin loosening, or begin oxidizing. |
Okay, thanks @dpop I am thinking I should pull one of those old outlets without the third wire and see what's going on back there. We are not using them for much, some lamps, cordless phone, clock, etc, but probably enough to be a fire hazard? |
It sounds like you’re referring to having an outlet with only two spade inlets (with no 3rd for ground). Yes, that was typical in older homes; even ones built in the 60’s. One can many times just replace the outlet with a standard (non-isolated ground) outlet (which uses the conduit or metal clad cable ground), and you’ll then have a NEC rated grounded outlet. This is an affordable needed tool when doing that: |
@dpop , thanks! I do have the tester already (I was dropping some new lines in previously) I take it that the 'standard (non-isolated ground) outlet (which uses the conduit or metal clad cable ground)' you referred to will have the 3rd ground. I wonder if tht is what they did in the rest of the house where the outlets do have the 3rd ground? I have tested them all with the AC tester and the lights do illuminate properly as advertised. I think that I should pull some of those outlets off & see what I have got going on back there. . . . |
I would be very surprised if any of your 3-prong outlets have a 3rd wire ground connected to the outlet’s ground terminal (many 1960’s house outlets don’t). Someone at some point probably replaced many of your house’s 2-prong outlets with 3-prong outlets. For some reason, that 2-prong outlet that you’re referring to was missed.
My guess is yes, that is the case. |
