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Time for dedicated outlets!

I would like some advice on what exactly to tell my electrician to be sure I get what I need. Is just saying that I want two separate dedicated lines to the listening room sufficient or are there other key fraises that should be included in my description of the work I would like done?
mizike
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toddverrone
840 posts
 
Why are you guys using 10/3 Romex? What are you doing with the extra wire? 10/2 Romex has 2 insulated conductors and a bare ground. 10/3 has 3 insulated conductors and a bare ground.  Maybe you guys are confused about the wire naming? If not, I'm so curious what that extra wire is for!
cerberus79
52 posts
 
Baddoge, if u have four breakers u have four circuits and u did not get that with 10/3 wire. 10/3 wire has 2 hots a neutral and a ground and is good only for 2 circuits. You must have run more wire
bumperdoo
56 posts
 
That's a violation of the NEC

I'm assuming NEC is an American standard @cleeds ?
builder3
751 posts
 
bumperdo, you need to read cleeds post above. A separate ground on the sub-panel is contrary to the NEC.
builder3
751 posts
 
Yes, National Electric Code
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