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Hello,
I have my system hooked up to a socket that is on the same line as my fridge ac and heater. If I plan to re-wire that socket for a dedicated audio video system what all should I do. New ac wire, an audiophile fuse(if there is one) and a new power socket?
douglax
pep21
59 posts
 
Check out VH audio, they have cryo'd 10ga. romex by the foot ($2.99/ft.), and a wide variety of recepticles to go with it.
I really like the Pass & Seymour MRI recepticles.
Once you run your dedicated line, your system will be take to a whole new level.
Probably the biggest/cheapest upgrade you can do for a system, bar none IMHO.
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
Hire a licensed electrician.
winoguy17
1,186 posts
 
The same line as the fridge, AC and heater? Wow, you should make that change. Way too much crap on one circuit.
douglax OP
25 posts
 
Thanks everbody !

don't worry I will hire an electrician. It's a house I just purchased so the wiring needs work
nikturner920
144 posts
 
One other thing to consider with the electrician is that most of the cost is just getting them in the attic or basement to run the line. If you have a little extra money for the romex have them run 2 separate lines with their own grounds to two new outlets. Allows you to later separate amps from frontend or analog from digital. Just make sure that both lines are on the same phase of your panel and that if possible they are on the opposite phase of things with motors / compressors / dimmers.

Dedicated lines really are a big improvement for the money.
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