Good Source for Power Distro Accessories?

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Brandon Blakeney

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What is a good source for power distribution accessories such as "rackmount" panels and "rackmount" 30 and 50 amp twist-lock plugs that fit into them such as would go into a power amp rack? I checked out audiopile's powercon stuff but it looks like 20 amps is the largest they have.
 
Re: Good Source for Power Distro Accessories?

How much current do you think would be necessary at 120 Volts for a rack containing: (3) Crest Pro 9200's (1) Crest Pro 5200 (1) VSX 26? I'm thinking that a single 30 amp circuit with Hubbell 30 amp connectors at the rack and distro ends would probably do it. What say others?
 
Re: Good Source for Power Distro Accessories?

Brandon Blakeney said:
How much current do you think would be necessary at 120 Volts for a rack containing: (3) Crest Pro 9200's (1) Crest Pro 5200 (1) VSX 26? I'm thinking that a single 30 amp circuit with Hubbell 30 amp connectors at the rack and distro ends would probably do it. What say others?
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Given that a single 9200 can pull 30A at 120V by itself, I'd say that those racks would be best served by a 50A split-phase supply, such as a "California" connector. Put 2x 9200 on one hot leg, and the rest of the gear on the other hot leg.
 
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Just ordered some Rack Pack's with 50 Amp california connectors from the amp shop. The guy told me the easiest way to interface them with my home-made distro would be just to put "range" plugs on the distro end.
 
Re: Good Source for Power Distro Accessories?

That may be the cheapest way. I don't know about best or "up to code" way. Personally, I would just use cali connectors to mate with your distro. Only have range plug adapters if that's the only power source that you can easily get access to.
 
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