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Isolation Transformers
but the Tripplites that are hospital grade, such as the one I bought, the 1800HG claim hospital grade receptacles and talk about a floating ground (actually, ’floating AC output’) if you go to the Tripplite website. See https://www.tripplite.com/... 
Isolation Transformers
whart2,018 posts 04-10-2019 9:42pmI have used isolation transformers in a variety of settings. One, an old 240/120 step down made by Richard Gray for a big home theatre system- the system itself is long gone- was the only thing that would fully i... 
Isolation Transformers
oicu81241 posts 04-10-2019 6:34pmWhen did they start printing ’hospital grade’ on anything that was? dang, has it really changed that much since I was in the field? OP did say older isolation transformer? @ oicu812 Medical grade.Example of:    ht... 
Isolation Transformers
It was apparently used in a hospital. What is the Kva rating? It will say on the data plate.Does it say ’Medical Grade’ anywhere on it?If yes:Most medical grade isolation transformer I have ran across float the secondary winding above ground. Tha... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
No I don’t think think $3000 is fixed, it has to be guesstimate until they actually go under house and into attic. Also I keep adding what I want done. I am going to add Bluesound Node 2i and also I want my 55” tv mounted in bedroom and bedroom t... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
galleybob said: 3-24-2019 8:35pm Like I have said this isn’t a simple installation as every wire including the sub is hidden in the walls as the room was just a frame when my 5.1 system was installed. All the electronics are in a closet so it will... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
galleybob OP Said: I get a lot of criticism for choosing Sony and I pretty much know that people just have an attitude without hearing it. I was pretty much shocked when I found out that this business was selling Sony. As I have said they are e... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
$250 an hour may be expensive. If I hired one guy $125 an hour it would probably work out to the same amount. Installation is $250 an hour for a 2 man crew. The dealer’s labor rate charge is $125 per man hour. $3000 / $125 = 24 man hours. This i... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
MSRPhttps://www.paradigm.com/en/floorstanding/prestige-75f https://www.paradigm.com/en/center/prestige-55chttps://www.paradigm.com/en/rears-surrounds/paradigm-surround-3 https://www.paradigm.com/en/in-ceiling-speakers/ci-pro-p80-rhttp://www.jlaudi... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
1  Remove existing receiver, DVD player, VCR. Install new components and speakers.2  Pull new HDMI and CAT6 cables to TV location3  Pull new sub cable to under TV location4  Pull new speaker cables to front Atmos position. Use existing Sonance fo... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
$125 an hour per man...... Is it customary to get bids from other dealers and installers or to just go with the one who has put the time into talking, and demoing equipment. I think since dealer has put in the time I would not seek other bids Yes... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
Yes, on the equipment, cables, and speaker stands. No on the installation labor. I doubt the dealer has any room to discount the 65" TV. Did the dealer give you a breakdown price showing each piece of equipment,  cables, speaker stands,  65" TV, ... 
Installation of new AC lines......best way to ground to avoid loops and noise
Competent grounding of audio equipment isn’t that hard, despite the crazy amount of nuance that exists in this topic. IOW if your house AC wiring is done to code you **should** not have any problems; if you do its not the fault of the AC wiring. ... 
Installation of new AC lines......best way to ground to avoid loops and noise
minorl said: Ground loops are created by potential (voltage) differences between equipment on a closed loop, which will cause current to flow in that closed loop. We are in agreement there.IF there is a difference of potential between the equipm... 
Installation of new AC lines......best way to ground to avoid loops and noise
@minorl First you have a mighty fine 2ch audio system there.As for your statement stating that dedicated circuits installed to feed an audio system installed in a home must be fed from both 120V Lines, Legs, is not accurate, imo. Would you please ...