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Power problems.... Ground, dedicated lines, ect

Might have listed this in the wrong place. Sorry for the double up.

Here is a topic I would love to know the "real answers". Who do you hire to check out your home power coming from your local power company? I had a "local" electrician install 2 dedicated 20 amp outlets. But something tells me my power is not "right". For example, the lights dim when the air conditioner comes on.

1. Can you call your local power company and be assured that the power coming to your breaker box is "right"? How do you get proof? What questions do you ask and are shown that it's right?

2. Is there a brand of breaker box better than what may be installed?

3. Ground? How do you "know" you ground is fully grounded?

4. How do you check outlets? Or find outlet problems?

I have read on here and agree that the best way to build a good system is to start with your power coming to your equipment.

I am using a Furman Elite 20 PFi. Which is their latest greatest before going to their reference products.

I also contacted my cable company and they are changing the signal booster to the new model that is supposed to be up to date.

Any help or info would be appreciated.
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magfan
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Ground conduction can be tested with a 'megger'. ask around until you find an electrician that has one and knows how to use it.
I, too, have a 100amp panel and a 20amp line to over 1kw of amplifier. No Problem!
In the old days, my Carver Cube could make the house lights flicker in time to the music! Now, I can turn it up to nose bleed levels without a flicker. And, with the A/C on.
magfan
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http://www.meggerinstruments.com/

Check the above link. As you can see, there are some VERY sophisticated tests which can be performed on your power and data lines.

Musicnoise, I'd like the explanation of ground loop / lights dimming too.....I tried to figure that one out without luck.
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