Dedicated power


I'm looking to run a dedicated 30a and dedicated 20a line to my system directly from the fuse box. 
I currently have some florescent lights and some other junk on the line so I'm hoping it will be an improvement. Things sounds like they are straining somewhat when you crank things up. The amp will go on the 30a line and the digital stuff on the 20a. 
Anyone done this and saw improvements? 
mofojo

Showing 6 responses by lowrider57

Ray, I said double-pole. You're correct, 30A breaker is wired to both legs; 240V.
There's no need for a 30A circuit. Listen to @cleeds .

Two 20A breakers, 20A hospital grade or audiophile duplexes, and 10/2 or 12/2 Romex. The lines from the service panel should be run with 12" separation from each other.
It's important to wire the lines to the same (leg) phase in the panel. Any high-current-draw appliances such as refrigerator or air conditioner should be moved to the opposite leg.


With all the electrical threads containing valuable knowledge by experts such as jea48 and Almarg, why are there now so many recommendations for a 30A circuit to power an audio system?
Plus 30 amps requires a dual-pole breaker. That means the dedicated line is tapped into both both legs.