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Dedicated line

I have done a bunch of reading on dedicated lines and talked to an electrician and just want to confirm with people here this makes sense. I already have sub-panel which is on the opposite side of the wall where I have my audio stuff plugged into.

I am thinking of setting up two dedicated lines. Since the run of wire is short (10 feet tops) I was thinking 12 gauge to a 15A circuit breaker with TeslaPlex receptacles. I was thinking of using solid copper Romex wire. Does anyone have any other wiring suggestions

Grounding is my biggest concern, my electrician said I can drive a 6 foot grounding rod into the ground and attach the 2 dedicated lines to it. Does this make sense?
Thanks in advance.
davea33
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lak
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I like the idea of 10 gauge wire on 20 amp circuits. Your electrician will know the code for your area and the best way to run the ground.
rrog
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If you live in a dry climate two eight foot grounding rods spaced 6 feet apart is recommended.
davea33 OP
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Salevick, what additional info do you need?

My electrician says if I use 10 gauge wire then I will need a 20 amp circuit. Since the run is so short and the draw is minimal I thought 15 amp 12 gauge wire would be fine with a 15 amp circuit. Can you hook up 10 gauge wire to a Teslaplex? Any reommendations on wire?

Also, plan on using one of Alan Maher's circuit breaker filters. Since I'm rewiring, I plan on putting it in the inside of the wall. Any thoughts on this.

Thanks for everyones response.
pep21
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10ga cryoed Romex from Vh Audio is hard to beat.
I would recommend solid core, as I have tried stranded before and there is no comparision, solid core wins hands down for dedicated lines!
I think 8ft grounding rod is code, but most electricians use 6ft because it is less work and gives up nothing compared to 8ft.
6ft is all you need.
pep21
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12 ga is rated for a 20amp circuit, so you can use it with a 20 amp breaker.
10ga is better though IMHO!
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