Mains supply for two rooms

Posted by: stuart on 22 June 2016

We are half way through a major house extension and I am meeting with the electrician later this week to discuss a separate mains supply for my main system which will be in the lounge 

I still haven't decided to go radial or ring main and from extensive searches opinions are divided. This is however not the main question although opinions are always welcome 

The new kitchen / living area will have a Muso however over time I may upgrade or place my main system in this area 

With this in mind would it be better to run several additional double sockets from the consumer unit for the lounge or havan additional separate consumer unit for the kitchen area  

Thanks 

Stuart 

 

Posted on: 22 June 2016 by Adam Zielinski

Stuart

I went through a similar renovation last year.

It's good to install dedicated and separate mains (meaning each room / system has its own circuit breaker) for your audio in every room you may possibly think of. Multiple wall sockets are also a good idea - especially when it comes to NAIM

While you're at it - lay down some CAT 6 LAN cable. For every socket you can think of, add a back up one. This will come in handy not only for streaming but also for your phone. Have them terminated in one room, in a small rack. You will be able to put your NAS and other network gear there. Don't forget this room will also need a dedicated mains. 
When planning a rack - add some extra space for additional shelves and inlcude a UPS.

If you need more details - just fire away (email is in my profile).

Adam

Posted on: 23 June 2016 by stuart

Thanks Adam 

Sounds like one consumer unit  should do the job with separate breakers feeding each room. Will definitely get unswitched sockets installed.

I plan to have a Nas drive in the lounge with a switch to feed the main system and the kitchen and Snug. 

Backing up the network cable is a useful idea, didn't think to do that. 

BTW I am very impressed with the Muso it would be interesting if Naim were to use the speaker design in this unit to develop some full size active speakers to work with 172 / 272 

Regards 

Stuart