New electrical wiring specifications

Especially the multi ground rod people you’re only supposed to have one ground rod per meter.

@raysmtb1 

Actually that’s not true. Code allows multiple supplementary rods as long as they’re connected to the main rod which is itself bonded to the panel. Rod-to-rod connections are prescribed by code.

What you cannot have is a ground rod that is not bonded to the panel. For instance, running a dedicated 20A circuit to one’s listening room, and that circuit’s ground is not returning to the panel; instead, it is connected to its own ground rod. That is expressly forbidden, not to mention it’s absolute sheer idiocy.

That Talking Heads song, 😂🤣

@dhite71, I would run the Audio Research REF 160M mono amps with each one on a dedicated 20 amp branch circuit and 10 AWG wire. With the amps plugged directly into the wall. 

Mike

@dhite71 said:

My next project is to run a new circuit to my music room.  I have 12/2 now and am going to move the receptacle to a better location and change to 10/2.  I watched a video with Michael Fremer a few years ago and he said all his equipment was on one circuit and that was recommended.  

That’s not what  Fremer has now. 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dedicated-power-circuits

Read my post on 02-23-2023 at 04:06pm

I see five 120V branch circuits connected to circuit breakers installed on the same Leg, Line, in the Sub Panel. Read my comments I posted for Fremer’s sub panel.

(Note: The the wiring on the left side of the bottom of the panel. I’m not sure but I think there is a Type 2 SPD, (Surge Protection Device), mounted to the bottom of the panel.)  

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@ditusa 

Appreciate the advice.  Would there be any disadvantages of having those two amp circuits sharing the ground & neutral wires by using 10/3 cable and breaking the connector tab on the receptacle?  

@jea48 I have watched so many Fremer YouTube videos, wasn't sure how old the one was where I heard him speak of 1 circuit

With your comments and intel on Fremer's latest configuration and Mike's comments, I am thinking to add at least a 2nd amp circuit when I tackle this project.