Have a strange where do I plug this in question

[ematthews]

Sorry ahead of time if this sounds dumb.. I have to plug in my XPA-2 amp, sub woofer and my Belkin PF60. Problem is. My only outlet near has two connections... Emotiva says don't plug the XPA-2 into a surge protector. Sub company also says plug direct into wall outlet... Now where do I plug the Belkin in at??? Would it really cause issues to plug either the sub or amp into the Belkin? This PF60 does have an amp plug in section on it.. Maybe they call it high current..In any case. I have to use the Belkin for one or the other... Which one do I plug in the wall?

 

[BMXTRIX]

Plug in either or both to the Belkin. Cheap surge protectors don't have a high current draw outlet and can cause issues with high inrush products such as amps and subwoofers. But, the Belkin is made for A/V and is designed to handle high inrush products like the sub and the amp. If you only plug one of those two in, then plug in the amp, but I would plug them both into the high inrush outlets on the Belkin product.

 

[sawzalot]

I think another option could be a conversion from a single gang to a double gang receptacle box (4 outlets) then you would have plenty of direct connections to the power source.
If you are handy here is a very informative how to.-
[video=youtube;I0VGYvSZe9M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=I0VGYvSZe9M[/video]

I would like to add that hooking up as per BMXTRIX is probably the easiest and most accommodating method that will work perfectly as well.

 

[hizzaah]

I think another option could be a conversion from a single gang to a double gang receptacle box (4 outlets) then you would have plenty of direct connections to the power source.
If you are handy here is a very informative how to.-
[video=youtube;I0VGYvSZe9M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=I0VGYvSZe9M[/video]

I would like to add that hooking up as per BMXTRIX is probably the easiest and most accommodating method that will work perfectly as well.

That actually was actually a good video. I imagine there will be less destruction of you wall if you have drywall, but I've been thinking about doing something like this in the living room and office. Something tells me the leasing office won't be too happy about it though..

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

insert the obligatory - "This is not what I expected based on the subject line"

 

[bikemig]

insert the obligatory - "This is not what I expected based on the subject line"

Got to keep the mods happy . . .

 

[Buildsafire51]

I would plug them both in to the Belkin. Though, converting to a Dual Gang/4 Receptacle at the wall would be good too, if you feel confident in your abilities to do home electrical wiring. However, seeing as though you have a decent Belkin Surge Protector - I would try that first and see if it works. Good luck!

 

[tacoman98]

How about a commercial grade power strip? 20 amp, aluminium shop strip without protection built-in.