Power conditioner wire gauge? Serious issue
So I just figured out that all the 10 gauge wiring I have may be a problem if the power conditioner I use only uses 14 or 16 gauge wires to connect all those outlets you plug into in the back of those devices.
The specs are not part of the description when you buy Power conditioners. Everybody recommends a dedicated 10 gauge wire from the panel but fails to consider what power conditioners use.
Is this a serious problem?
I recently upgraded my dedicated 20 amp line from my panel to the outlet, to 12 gauge from 14. Also changed the outlet from a hospital grade to a PS Audio. It was a good improvement, but now I still have another 10 ' of 14 gauge power cord running from the outlet to my Brickwall conditioner, so now you all have me wanting to change that leg to 12 gauge, to reduce my resistance by .0324 Ohms ?. When will it end, maybe I should just bypass the tiny fuse wire also. |
@allanblissett I just did the math. I find 18 milliohms difference to be closer to accurate. I think 31 mOhms would be the total R for 10' of 12 gauge. My math is based on this chart:
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In my system, I have 2 12 guage dedicated lines (one for power and one for signal components). I do not condition the power amplifier, as it sounds MUCH more lively and transient not going the Panamax M5300 PM power conditioner. I do HIGHLY suggest quality recepticles (not just hospital grade). Furutech GTX-D is what I am running right now, butt also had great sound from Oyaide R1 (NOT the SWO series), Cardas, and PS Audio...though the PS Audio is the worst of the lot, but still an improvement. |
