What amp breaker and AWG to use for dedicated HT line? (1 Viewer)

[Michael Ipp]

Running a dedicated line to power my tv and amps. What amp breaker should I use and what size wire? I was told to use 15amp and 12awg. Any thoughts?

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Michael,

How many amps, and how powerful? Depending on the answer, it might not be a good idea to put the TV on the same circuit.

That said, 12ga. wire is fine for circuits up to a 20A.

Happy Holidays,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[ScottFauque]

Make sure they run a dedicate neutral wire for that/those outlets as well. Often they will share a neutral wire with a circuit breaker "next" (on opposite phase/leg/pole) to it. Doing it again I would also have them run a dedicated ground back to your electrical box as well. You can buy isolated ground plugs very cheaper.
Various related item discussed here: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=30633
Hope that helps! ... the things I wish I knew when I was building...

 

[michael_I]

Right now I have one 500w A/V Reciever and one 400w amp. Unfortuantly I only have room for two more lines. I have the TV, my HT equipment and a 110v A/C. My thought was run the A/C on the seperate line to avoide spikes and dips.

thoughts?

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Yes, it would be a good idea to put the HT equipment on a separate circuit from the A/C.

Happy Holidays,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt