Is there a rack-mountable power switch set such that each switch has an independent input/output?

[rnk.khch]

Hello,

Not sure I'm posting this in the right spot, so please redirect if needed.

I'm looking for a rack-mountable power switch (circuit breaker) set similar to the one in the link below, but I want each switch to have its own input and output, rather than one input and multiple outputs (i.e. I don't want it to be a distributor). Does something like that exist? Any rack switch set I find online is a distributor.

https://www.amazon.com/ADJ-Products-PC-100A-POWER-STRIP/dp/B00KFZ98YO/

Thanks a lot!

 

[everettT]

Can you explain what your going to do with it?

 

[TLS Guy]

Hello,

Not sure I'm posting this in the right spot, so please redirect if needed.

I'm looking for a rack-mountable power switch (circuit breaker) set similar to the one in the link below, but I want each switch to have its own input and output, rather than one input and multiple outputs (i.e. I don't want it to be a distributor). Does something like that exist? Any rack switch set I find online is a distributor.

https://www.amazon.com/ADJ-Products-PC-100A-POWER-STRIP/dp/B00KFZ98YO/

Thanks a lot!

Just make your own its not difficult. We seem to have entered an age where people can do nothing for themselves and are next to useless.

 

[lovinthehd]

In combination with his posts on power conditioner questions, am also curious what the goals are....

 

[DigitalDawn]

I use this for clients all the time.

https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/power-strips/wattbox-trade;-rack-mount-power-strip-with-8-individual-switches-wb-100-rsw-8

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

I'm looking for a rack-mountable power switch (circuit breaker) set similar to the one in the link below, but I want each switch to have its own input and output, rather than one input and multiple outputs (i.e. I don't want it to be a distributor). Does something like that exist? Any rack switch set I find online is a distributor.

https://www.amazon.com/ADJ-Products-PC-100A-POWER-STRIP/dp/B00KFZ98YO/

So basically you’re looking for a unit with multiple power cords? Are you kidding??

I’ll just say it – there is no such thing on the market. As TLS noted, you’ll have to make your own.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[TLS Guy]

Just make your own its not difficult. We seem to have entered an age where people can do nothing for themselves and are next to useless.

I should expand a bit on what I said yesterday. I assume you want to switch more power than can be handled by one circuit, which would be the only reason for multiple inputs.

I had this problem. However if that is your problem do not use switches to switch the AC. If you do you will buy lots of switches. My system requires 14 powerful power amp channels.

So I have switches switch 20 volt industrial relays to switch the amps on and off, so I can use only the amps I want. The power circuits have breakers in the studio sub panel.

The unit I built is fifth down from the top.


The form left to right switch 1 switches on the six power amp channels for the left and right mains. Switch 2 switches on the two power amp channels for the center speaker. Switch 3 switches to the two power amp channels for the surrounds. Switch 4 switches the four power amp channels for the two surround backs.

The knobs from left to right. 1 controls the BSC to the main speaker, 2 controls the BSC to the center speaker. Knob 3 switches between pre/pro bass management and totally external bass management. knob six is no longer used, it used to be a quick control of center channel level, but I found I never used it and so took it out of circuit.

Here is a picture of the power amp area, you can see the relays up top with the conduit going down from them to the power amp power outlets.

It is all very simple engineering and takes a little work, but not difficult.

 

[rnk.khch]

Exactly! Thanks, that's what I was trying to do, as well as managing those of my units that don't have a power switch. Your system is quite impressive! In the long run, I'm expanding mine into something like yours.

For now perhaps the easiest way to do this is to hook each unit with one of these power adaptors:

https://www.amazon.com/BindMaster-Grounded-Single-Adapter-Indicator/dp/B01M69KDSP/

However, a rack-mountable box with switches would be much more aesthetically pleasing and act as a control panel. So I could get one of those boxes and do quite a bit of a re-wiring inside the box to make each switch independent. But it's much easier to superglue a few of the power adaptors in the link to each other. I could also use a circuit breaker set and do some wiring. I'll figure something out.​

 

[TLS Guy]

Exactly! Thanks, that's what I was trying to do, as well as managing those of my units that don't have a power switch. Your system is quite impressive! In the long run, I'm expanding mine into something like yours.

For now perhaps the easiest way to do this is to hook each unit with one of these power adaptors:

https://www.amazon.com/BindMaster-Grounded-Single-Adapter-Indicator/dp/B01M69KDSP/

However, a rack-mountable box with switches would be much more aesthetically pleasing and act as a control panel. So I could get one of those boxes and do quite a bit of a re-wiring inside the box to make each switch independent. But it's much easier to superglue a few of the power adaptors in the link to each other. I could also use a circuit breaker set and do some wiring. I'll figure something out.​

If you are planning a reference system, then take the high road and not the low road. Gluing those cheap units together is just crude. Also if this is for audio you will be switching high power inductive loads, and you will be burning out those switches fast. If you are switching power amps and I expect you are, then you absolutely have to install relays. The switch just switches the low voltage low power side of the relay and the high power side handles the high voltage high power load. You absolutely have to take this route, or you will have major reliability issues to say nothing of safety.

A big reference system is a major commitment of time effort and resources. Before buying or installing you need to have a clear and safe plan. Planning is actually the longest, toughest phase. I detect a develop as you go piece meal approach from you. That is not acceptable and will not achieve your goals.

I sensed this in your first post, which is why I started off giving you a not too polite kick in the rear.