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Power conditioner vs use of a audio grade outlet?
If I have a $7000 Power conditioner and really nice power cables is there a need for audio grade outlet? Maybe it's a dumb question but if I didn't have this other good stuff maybe I should get an audio grade outlet.
Pangea seems to offer a good outlet for about 100 bucks.
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I have an older house and my wiring is only 2 conductors. I have just yesterday ( weird coincidence ordered the 20 amp leviton unit from amazon ( got the orange one for a few bucks cheaper. I am wondering if I should crawl under the house and run a ground rod to the ground part of this outlet or just put a jump over to the neg side and be done? |
Oh dear dark goddess of the undworld..... no!! 🤣 The correct thing to do is to use a GFCI outlet OR to have an electrician properly install a grounding electrode and bond it to the neutral at the service entrance. THEN and only then you run a ground to your outlets. You don’t run a separate ground, and you sure as hell don’t tie your ground to the neutral anywhere else. PS- Lacking a ground you can use GFCI for shock prevention when properly labelled, but surge protectors for the most part won’t work right. |
@erik_squires , it took a while, but I think I have finally comprehended the 15A/20A outlet subject. But
for my continuing education only, NOT because I was ever considering doing this, could you explain for me why a separate ground is prohibited? Again, this is strictly for my education on the subject. Thank you. |
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