Dedicated AC lines???


Hello everyone! I'm searching for all the info I can get on installing dedicated AC lines for my system. Please offer suggestions for the best ideas, proceedures, and products to incorporate. From what I've read so far the two best outlets are the FIM 880 and the PS Audio powerport. Are there audio-grade choices for circuit breakers and wire? What's the best way to protect against surges and spikes that won't impede component performance? Thanks to everyone who offers advice! Dave
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My electrical tweaks consist of the following:

o PS Audio Power Port outlets for each circuit.
o Foundation Research LC-1 and LC-2 in-line power conditioners for each component.
o Three dedicated circuits/lines(two 15 amp, one 20 amp).
o Custom 10 gauge 99.95% OFC romex for each run.
o All audio circuits running from same phase of 115 volts at service panel.
Sugars right, there is a lot of info. in archives on this; but it's a pet subject of mine because I've gotten such substantial improvements in music quality by improving my electrical system. The FIM 880 outlets are truly excellent, but the audiograde Hubbells are copper outlets that are very good too, and at 2 for $25. from the Cable Co. are something of a bargain. I've never heard of audiophile breakers, but some have mentioned that JPS sells HQ wire in bulk. I just used stranded 12 ga. copper for ded. lines. Good Luck. Craig
If I were to wire a dedicated line I would use Aluminum flex
(indoors) or if the line had to run outside EMT.( Or weather-tight flex. Ask your electrician.) Try to avoid using romex if possible. Use solid wire THHN 12ga.(20amp)/10ga. (30amp current capacity). Try to have as few
possible splices (when using a wire nut to join two wires together, lay wire side by side then twist on wire nut) Use
a seperate ground wire the entire length of run. Be sure all
metal boxes/conduits are properly grounded. Use high quality
electrical outlet. As far as audio grade circuit breakers/
wire, I'm not aware. Look into VansEvers power conditioners.
(www.vansevers.com) Hire an experienced, knowledgable electrician (hopefully one that's an audiophile too!). Make sure you explain and they understand what you want done. I hope this helps. Billk
I highly recommend to brows among Albertporter participated threads and you'll find his comments very helpful.
Depending on the length of your run, I would buy an audiophile "in-the-wall" cable.

If you have a long run, (mine was 100') that will be cost prohibitive. Use a metal Shielded cable to avoid RFI or run the wires in metal conduit, and use the heaviest gauge you can. You can even use 10 gauge for a 20A circuit, though 10 ga. will take more current.

Use one length of wire from your main breaker panel to your outlet. I wired direct to a gang of outlets to make a power strip. Then use Hubble or similar (Hospital Grade are about $16 each) duplexes.

Enjoy.