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In Reply to: Dedicated line for your system? posted by mbnx01 on August 18, 2014 at 18:00:05:
I'm having some general contractors do some work on the house (minor bathroom remodel) and asked them about putting in a dedicated line in my hi-fi room.
You should hire the electrical contractor directly. If you have the GC, General Contractor, take charge of the installation he will tack on anywhere from 10% to 25% on the bill of the electrical contractor for the GC's time and paper pushing.Good idea? Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions to offer?
Yes. And as others have said have at least 2) 20 amp dedicated branch circuits installed.
If code in your area allows, and installation is feasible, I would recommend 2 runs of NM cable, (Romex is a trade name).If the wiring must be installed in conduit I would recommend individual runs of MC aluminum armor cable over a single run of conduit with circuits pulled in the conduit.
Make sure the electrician connects the new dedicated branch circuits to 20 amp single pole breakers that are fed from the same Line, leg, in the electrical panel for all audio/video equipment that will be connected together by ICs.
If an electrical permit is pulled the electrician may be required to install AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) breakers. He will also be required to install Tamper Resistant receptacles.
It is important not to use receptacles that use a ferrous steel yoke, back support strap. Also stay away from corrosion resistant nickel plated contact receptacles.
Edits: 08/19/14
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