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Sunday, May 06, 2012

AV: Power Lines: Determining When “Isolated Grounding” Is Needed

Pro Sound Web:If electrical wiring, from main breaker panel to outlet, consists of Romex and plastic J-boxes, an “isolated” or “technical” ground system is already in place. This is the case In most, but not all, residential wiring. However, when wiring consists of metallic conduit and J-boxes, as in most commercial buildings, an isolated safety-grounding scheme can sometimes reduce audio system noise.

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