High Current Outlet for Amps?


I am told to plug the power amp straight to the outlet rather than the power conditioner. Since I am remodeling my home so  I am going to have electrician to install the outlet, one outlet per amp and each outlet has individual circuit breaker. Then he asks me if I want 20amp or 30amp since I told him high current.

what do I need? 20amp or 30amp circuit breaker? Thanks. 
gr8av4life

Showing 6 responses by hifiman5

I had a 30 amp line put in for my system and use a PS Audio Premier Power Port for the receptacle.

As Dave said above, the cost difference between the 20 and 30 amp circuit is minimal.

@gr8av4life  

The 20 amp receptacle is the same as the 30 amp one!  No difference at all.  You are just running 10 gauge wire connected to a 30 amp breaker in the service versus a 12 gauge wire connected to a 20 amp breaker.

All of my system components are connected to a PS Audio Premier Power Plant regenerator except my power amp which is conditioned by a PS Audio Duet and Humbuster III.  Works great for me. YMMV.

Agree with steakster about putting in more than one line, especially if everything is going to be plugged directly into the wall receptacle.

cleeds
A 20A device on a 30A breaker doesn't meet my local codes and probably isn't consistent with NEC, either.


Sorry,  but I don't understand.  What is a 20A device?  All I'm trying to convey is that the outlet for a 20A or 30A device is the same.  The difference is in the gauge of the wire running off your electric service and amperage rating of the circuit breaker in your house's electrical service box.

Some audiophiles believe that the higher amperage rated circuit ensures adequate power to your system under even the most demanding of circumstances.  It is somewhat analogous to the thinking involved in having a 7 gauge power cord to a powerful amp rather than a 12 gauge one.
@cleeds  

Commercial and Industrial 30 Amp Flush Mount Dryer Power Receptacle with 3-Wire Non-Grounding,

Dude...read what the quote above says...its a DRYER power receptacle.  All you do is hook up 10 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker to a regular power outlet and you are good to go.

@cleeds I guess the electrician who willingly installed that line in that outlet was violating code?  The building inspector too?  Hmmm.