What difference does it make? The sub panel is still receiving power from the main panel. Just go to main panel and fit a new 20 amp breaker, or if no room a piggy back breaker. Then use 20 amp 12 gage romex, the yellow jacketed romex. If you like making more work for yourself, then use 10 gage romex...to me, no benefit and way to stiff, over kill....then install a stand alone receptacle contained in a handy box. I’d recommend the audioquest nrg Edison receptacle and cover plate, excellent quality. This is an easy diy project. If the main panel is of 200 amp service, I’m having a hard time seeing the need to add a sub panel. You are in no way going to tax the main panel by running audio equipment.
Main vs. sub panel for dedicated lines
I am building a second home on my property. Will have a dedicated audio room. I will be routing 2 or 3 dedicated lines for my audio system. The high current devices for the home will be run off the main panel. I will install a sub panel supplied by the main to accommodate power for 2 bedrooms and a 1/2 bathroom.
Question, should I run my dedicated lines off the main or the sub panel? I could move some of the high current devices to the sub panel if needed.
Thanks in advance for advice.
Question, should I run my dedicated lines off the main or the sub panel? I could move some of the high current devices to the sub panel if needed.
Thanks in advance for advice.