Fistor
Geotechnical Engineer
Hi -
Just thinking ahead to my next project, which will be a minor reno of the living room. For that reno, I will be structuring it around a new (yay!) A/V system - large LCD, stereo, etc. Because I have an older house, I am considering adding some new, dedicated wiring for this purpose.
My questions:
1 - provided that the power requirements (of the individual components) match up, would a single, 15A circuit be recommended, or would it be better to have extra capacity for future component additions by making it a 20A circuit?
2 - should I include some type of special protection on this circuit - such as those red/orange outlets that provide additional protection against power surges, etc.? Are these best added as outlets, or as a breaker?
Any and all replies welcomed!
Just thinking ahead to my next project, which will be a minor reno of the living room. For that reno, I will be structuring it around a new (yay!) A/V system - large LCD, stereo, etc. Because I have an older house, I am considering adding some new, dedicated wiring for this purpose.
My questions:
1 - provided that the power requirements (of the individual components) match up, would a single, 15A circuit be recommended, or would it be better to have extra capacity for future component additions by making it a 20A circuit?
2 - should I include some type of special protection on this circuit - such as those red/orange outlets that provide additional protection against power surges, etc.? Are these best added as outlets, or as a breaker?
Any and all replies welcomed!