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Arrange circuit breakers in panel
Hello
I've been following the discussions on this forum for many years, first time I've posed a question. I am in the process of adding two more dedicated lines to my rig. I was wondering, has there been a consensus on the best location, within the main service panel, of the placement of the audio/video breakers? I realize load balancing will dictate space used, but I've read that folks will place double pole breakers at the top of panel (in my case Square D QO 200 amp main panel) and some prefer single pole breakers toward the top. Has anyone experimented, come up with a better arrangement of the breakers? As long as I have the panel open, thought I might try to squeak a little more SQ out of the rig. Thanks.
I've been following the discussions on this forum for many years, first time I've posed a question. I am in the process of adding two more dedicated lines to my rig. I was wondering, has there been a consensus on the best location, within the main service panel, of the placement of the audio/video breakers? I realize load balancing will dictate space used, but I've read that folks will place double pole breakers at the top of panel (in my case Square D QO 200 amp main panel) and some prefer single pole breakers toward the top. Has anyone experimented, come up with a better arrangement of the breakers? As long as I have the panel open, thought I might try to squeak a little more SQ out of the rig. Thanks.
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@crazyjoe, IMHO, I would run a 10/AWG BX/MC cable with solid copper core conductors from the breaker panel to a metal receptacle box. The metal sheathing on the BX/MC cable absorbs the (EF)) electric fields emitted by the wires and shunts it to ground. Now from panel to plug is shielded. The upside is low line noise and reduced antenna effect on AC power lines/branch circuits. Downside BX/MC cable is pricier. I would run at least two dedicated 20 amp lines for audio. I have four in my audio rig. All four dedicated audio circuits are 250 volts 20 amps. With no noise or ground loops. Also, all four dedicated audio circuits are at the top of the breaker panel numbers 1-8. See the link below. Hope that helps. Mike https://healthybuildingscience.com/2013/01/15/residential-wiring-best/#: R |