One dedicated circuit for each mono block?


If I have a dedicated 20 amp Circuit is that ok for two monoblocs? I read that a separate dedicated line is better for each amplifier. So the outlet can't have two plugs but it's better to not use one of the two plugs when connecting a mono block?

I have a transparent Power isolator which I know use to plug amps into.

So maybe a dedicated circuit can be used to plug amps directly into and then have Power isolator connected to a separate Circuit for everything else.

I am trying to evaluate the merits and to need for getting a second dedicated line while installing the first.

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@immatthewj

I think that I should pull some of those outlets off & see what I have got going on back there. . . .

I would be very surprised if any of your 3-prong outlets have a 3rd wire ground connected to the outlet’s ground terminal (many 1960’s house outlets don’t). Someone at some point probably replaced many of your house’s 2-prong outlets with 3-prong outlets. For some reason, that 2-prong outlet that you’re referring to was missed.

I take it that  the 'standard (non-isolated ground) outlet (which uses the conduit or metal clad cable ground)' you referred to will have the 3rd ground.  I wonder if that is what they did in the rest of the house where the outlets do have the 3rd ground?

My guess is yes, that is the case.

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Thanks again, @dpop  I was behind my panel in the last few weeks adding some additional lines and I recall being confused that there was not nearly as many uninsulated grounds as there were whites on the neutral/ground bar.  what is interesting is that all of the 2 spade outlets are all the same circuit that they did not do.  Yuk, the more I learn the more I wonder what I paid the home inspector for 30 years ago.  

@immatthewj

I wonder what I paid the home inspector for 30 years ago.

I don’t believe most home inspectors will make the seller upgrade outlets. They’ll now make them replace old fuse boxes, but typically the outlets can stay as they are.

what is interesting is that all of the 2 spade outlets are all the same circuit that they did not do.

My guess is someone didn’t want to turn off all of the devices or appliances on that circuit, to replace all of those outlets...or the customer was willing to only pay for so many outlets to be upgraded. Or someone got tired, and said the heck with the rest.

 

@jea48

by chance do you live in Chicago, IL or New York City, NY?

I do not. I know why you’re asking 😊 - the WNEW-FM and WXRT call letters just happen to pop up in my system pictures. I’m a radio guy. At one time I was a big fan of both stations.