Jeffrey_S
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Hi all,
I've decided to add two isolated ground dedicated circuits to my home theater. From what I've read, the correct way to do this is to use metal conduit connected to the service panel and to a metal outlet box at the other end. For my basement theater, both circuits will be approx. 15-20 foot runs. If someone with a little knowlege about isolated ground circuits could comment on the following I'd appreciate it:
1. What kind of metal conduit should I use to shield against interference? I think they make flexible steel and aluminum. I think there are non flexible conduits as well.
2. I'm planning on using 10ga THHN wire, one hot and one neutral twisted together. A 10ga THHN ground wire wrapped around the twisted pair in the opposite direction. These will be pulled through the metal conduit. Does this sound like the correct wire to use?
3. What brand of isolated ground outlet would you recommend? If you know a model number that would be great too.
I'm planning to do the installation myself and then have an electrician come in to OK the install and make the final connection at the service panel.
What do you all think?
Thanks,
Jeff
I've decided to add two isolated ground dedicated circuits to my home theater. From what I've read, the correct way to do this is to use metal conduit connected to the service panel and to a metal outlet box at the other end. For my basement theater, both circuits will be approx. 15-20 foot runs. If someone with a little knowlege about isolated ground circuits could comment on the following I'd appreciate it:
1. What kind of metal conduit should I use to shield against interference? I think they make flexible steel and aluminum. I think there are non flexible conduits as well.
2. I'm planning on using 10ga THHN wire, one hot and one neutral twisted together. A 10ga THHN ground wire wrapped around the twisted pair in the opposite direction. These will be pulled through the metal conduit. Does this sound like the correct wire to use?
3. What brand of isolated ground outlet would you recommend? If you know a model number that would be great too.
I'm planning to do the installation myself and then have an electrician come in to OK the install and make the final connection at the service panel.
What do you all think?
Thanks,
Jeff