Questions on Dedicated 20 amp home wiring
Hello, I live in a home that is 45 years old. I have purchased a lot of equipment recently and would like to add a dedicated outlet. I need some help and was wondering if someone has a contact for someone to consult with. I have the following questions:
1. what gauge wire should be used
2. Any specific Fuse that should be used
3. Any specific outlet that should be used
4. I have 11 sources, 2 solid state amps, 1 tube amp, 1 pre, 1 phono stage, 2 turntables, 1 tuner, 1 cd transport, 1 DAC, 1 streamer. Can I use a single outlet or is it better to run two?
5. I'm using two Decware ZLC power conditioners each with 6 outlets, wondering if I can plug each into a single outlet plug and call it good after the home wiring has been completed?
Thank You
I agree with @ghdprentice : Use 10 gauge regardless of length. Sounds better I am told so why not? At least 2 dedicated runs but I did two and then did two more!!! So do four and be set. I did not spend a ton and used PS Audio outlets. They grip great. Many opinions about more expensive outlets, I did not go there. I used some special silver grease in the install of my breaker, supposed to enhance conductivity and not expensive.
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Myself have awg10 Copper wiring , a 4 wire 2 grounds 1 common ground the other a insulated,isolated ground with its own buzz bar inside the box with its own ground , and breaker contacts are from Siemens Germany Silver over copper to eliminate oxydation , which very hard to get I tried to order more , maybe online or highly recommended changes 20 amp copper breaker every 4-5 years for copper oxydizes. And for house Siemens surge protector at the breaker box That is passive until a fault . |
