5KW Entertainment System

[JROD]

I was asked to provide an estimate on wiring a room for an entertainment center. The HO said he needs two circuits.

One of the circuits is for a 5KW entertainment center. Has anyone had much experience with these types of jobs?

[charlie b]

I don't do wiring, but I do do math. If one component is 5000 watts, then the HO needs more than two circuits. At 120 volts (and I don't think entertainment systems are 240 volt), that equates to 41.7 amps. You need at least three circuits for that system. To that you must add the other circuit the HO wanted for the room.