Garry Mac. NEC 210.21 (B) (2) allows 15 amp receptacles on 20 amp branch circuits. If you have a single duplex device, it’s counted a two receptacles , you can plug 2 cords into it . If you had a device that had one receptacle, one cord it would have to have a 20 amp rating if it was the only receptacle on the circuit
as for receptacle choice let your wallet be your guide! A good commercial spec device has good grip on the plug . Hospital grade is built to not let go of the plug unless 15 pounds of pull is applied.
15 amp circuit VS. 20 amp Circuit
Hello,
I’m in a situation where my audio room has one ( three outlets ) 15 amp circuit. It appears to me that the 3 outlets in this room are connected in series , meaning drawing current from one outlet will drain the other two .
For 2 channel audio , I have connected my C12000 pre amp, McD12000 and through MPC1500 conditioner and to one of the 15 amp outlets . This should be okay? However, problem could arise once I connect the McIntosh 1.2k power AMPs to the other 2 outlets.
I would like to know if I need any dedicated circuit for my equipment . It appears I need more power than 1400 watts ( 15 amp circuit can provide ) when I use my home theater Where I will have Four 1000 watt woofers and 3 additional AHB2 amps.
Question :
howmany dedicated 15 amp or 20 amp circuits do I need to ensure smooth power without dimming the lights around the house / prevent possible fire ?
Please provide your suggestion based on the below equipment .
DAC: McIntosh MCD12000
Power Conditioner: MPC15000
preamp : McIntosh C12000
AV Processor : Marantz 7015
power AMP: Two McIntosh 1.2k
power AMP: Three AHB2 , one used in MonoBlock
Streamer : One Streamer
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