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Electrical fields

I am thinking of moving my equipment rack to a different side of my listening room (which is in my basement). Just when I find the perfect spot, I realize it is only a couple feet from my house electrical breaker box (150amp service-power company meter in the basement next to the box). How far would I need to be, or what could I use to shield the box, to prevent any electrical field from it affecting my component rack/cable runs?

Thanks.
Art
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zargon
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The breaker box is metal shielded and grounded, so the only issue is if you are picking up electric fields from the wires as they go into the box. Keep your power cord perpendicular to the wall with the box and you should be OK even at 2 ft.
jeff_jones
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Hmmm, I wonder if it would be possible to build a steam powered stereo & move to a remote part of Montana?
Happy listening all!
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nrchy
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Why do you think TWL runs his system on batteries?
jeff_jones
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Maybe he's got a thing about the bunny commercials?
(Just kidding TWL, whoever you might be).
electriciansnyc
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If your breaker box has a steel enclosure, then you should be good to go at 2’. You can shield the magnet more effectively with any steel that sticks to a magnet.
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