Connecting powered sub to power conditioner

[Soundman]

Hey Guys,
Any ideas on how to connect my powered sub to my power conditioner/surge protector?? My sub is currently too far away to plug it in. Any ideas?

[markw]

First off, I don't know the power rating of your power conditionsr or your sub but generally high-powered decices (power amps,ubs, etc...)should be plugged directly into the wall.

As to your original question, Mr Obvious says you should either move something or get a ginormous extention cord.

[Rickster71]

If you have all your other equipment connected to your surge protector, I wouldn't add the sub to it. (as Mark mentioned)

Getting a small unit to go near your sub would work; perhaps a UPS.

I solved the problem with installing 'whole house' surge protection on both of my electrical panels. Also added Hubbell surge protection outlets.

Another thing I do, is faithfully unplug my sub after every use. There is no better protection than unplugging.
It works out to being plugged it for around 2 - 4 hours a week

[Adam]

I have my sub (SVS PC13-Ultra) plugged into my Belkin power center, and I've never noticed any issues. It has two amps, a TV, a receiver, two disc players, a computer, and my sub plugged into it.

As for getting the power cord to reach, you might consider just buying a different power cord if your sub has a detachable cord. Monoprice sells nice power cords for not much money. You can get them at other places, too.

[Soundman]

If you have all your other equipment connected to your surge protector, I wouldn't add the sub to it. (as Mark mentioned)

Getting a small unit to go near your sub would work; perhaps a UPS.

I solved the problem with installing 'whole house' surge protection on both of my electrical panels. Also added Hubbell surge protection outlets.

Another thing I do, is faithfully unplug my sub after every use. There is no better protection than unplugging.
It works out to being plugged it for around 2 - 4 hours a week

Thanks. That's kinda what I'm doing right now. I have the sub plugged into an inexpensive power strip.

[Adam]

As for getting the power cord to reach, you might consider just buying a different power cord if your sub has a detachable cord.

Oops. Should have just looked at your signature.

[Soundman]

I have my sub (SVS PC13-Ultra) plugged into my Belkin power center, and I've never noticed any issues. It has two amps, a TV, a receiver, two disc players, a computer, and my sub plugged into it.

As for getting the power cord to reach, you might consider just buying a different power cord if your sub has a detachable cord. Monoprice sells nice power cords for not much money. You can get them at other places, too.

Nice idea! I'm using the PB-13 Ultra, so yes, it does have a detachable power cord. I just didn't think of doing that.

[Soundman]

Oops. Should have just looked at your signature.

Hey, it never hurts to ask.

[Rickster71]

Nice idea! I'm using the PB-13 Ultra, so yes, it does have a detachable power cord. I just didn't think of doing that.

The only problem I see there, is you'll be running your sub input wire within close proximity and parallel with the power cord.

[Adam]

The only problem I see there, is you'll be running your sub input wire within close proximity and parallel with the power cord.

Just a note - I do that, and I haven't noticed any hums or other audible issues.