How much for two 20A lines?

Slipknot1, I live on the Philly side of the Delaware. I just talked to an electrician today (who I happen to work with). He's going to schedule some time to come over my house and run 2 dedicated lines. I bought 2 PS Audio Power Ports, he can get the 10 gauge Romex. I don't expect mine to cost much, because my outlets are only about 5 feet from the breaker box. I was wondering though, I've heard people recommend getting the grounds isolated as well. I don't know what this means, but I'll ask him when he comes over. Does anyone here know what that means? Should the lines each have it's own isolated ground? He's very busy, but he said he should have it done by Thanksgiving. I'll let you know what it cost then.

John

give me a case of beer on a free saturday + materials.....

yeah, there really are bluecollar audiophiles. On a job like that it depends on the run, $400-500 would be a fair price

I put in one 20 amp outlet and breaker myself. Total cost for material 50 bucks. The hardest part was patching all the holes in the drywall.

Ok folks, here it goes: the electrician is at my house right now. Having 2 20 amp lines run from panel to equipment area on 10/2 Romex (god, that stuff is thick and stiff), each line on it's own isolated ground. Terminating into 2 boxes, side by side, with Hubble hospital grade isolated ground duplex recepticals. While he is there, he is also installing whole house surge protection on the 200 amp service. Given the additional 200.00, it's a worthwhile investment. The job is costing more than I had hoped, but it's gonna make my equipment much happier....(my ears too, I suspect)

10/2 Romex? The point of isolated ground recepticles is to seperate the recepticle ground pin away from the yoke (mounting strap) and the metal box (if used). Would have expected to see 10/3 with ground Romex in this situation. Green tape over red wire to denote ground.

So what's the $ breakdown for the install?