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.

 

[Rickster71]

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

I know what you mean.
I've some in-wall speaker wire running closer than I'd like to AC wiring and it sounds ok.
Often it depends on, what else is connected to that circuit.

 

[GO-NAD!]

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

I have power cords, speaker wire and interconnect cables running together and it does not make one iota of difference. In my case anyway.

 

[TLS Guy]

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

I agree, Whole house surge protection is the way to go, and UPS as well for fragile circuits.

 

[avliner]

I have a 20A dedicated circuit in my HT room and my SW, AVR,TV, PJ, etc., are all connected thru a power bar though.

In the same circuit, on a different outlet, I have the power amp. plugged in.
Have had this same connections for years, without any problems so far.

 

[highfigh]

I have power cords, speaker wire and interconnect cables running together and it does not make one iota of difference. In my case anyway.

The effect has to do with what signal is carried on the cabling near the power wiring. If it's a low level signal that will be amplified and runs parallel to the high voltage, you can bet that you'll hear or see something that shouldn't be there. Twisted pair is fine for weaker noise rejection but properly shielded cabling is better and shielded twisted pair is best from a cabling standpoint. The best practice is to never run comm cabling parallel to high voltage cabling and if they must cross, it should only happen at a right angle (or as close to that as possible).

 

[GO-NAD!]

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

All the wires for my 2-channel system are running together and I don't have any problems either.

 

[renegade87]

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

Rickster71,

I am considering doing the same thing. Can I ask, which brand/model did you use? I am currently looking at a panel mount option: the Leviton 51120-1.

Unlimited main breaker panel current
Transient surge capacity - 950 joules
Maximum surge current - 50,000A
Response time - Instantaneous


Has anyone here installed this in their home? If so, what do you think?

 

[j_garcia]

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