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<blockquote data-quote="Matt Vivlamore" data-source="post: 4881" data-attributes="member: 33">I am budgeting for a new purchase of a new power distro which can be installed in a rack. Right now, if need be, I can get away with 2 20amp breakers for my PA system.&nbsp; But typically I am running on 3 breakers for a show.&nbsp; However, lately I am coming across bigger plugs (L14-50 or CS6365 plug) to use.&nbsp; I do have a home-brew 14-50 (range plug) power distro with 6 20amp breakers, but I never use it all the breakers. When I do use it I am able to run everything off of 4 20 amp breakers (1: IT4000 &amp; LS9-32, 2: IT8000, 3: Monitors &amp; Backline, 4: LED stage lights).&nbsp; But sometime I do mix breakers 3 &amp; 4 on the stage by doing a Stage Left and Stage Right power (half wedges, half backline &amp; half LEDs per breaker).&nbsp; I don’t see myself needing any more power than what I am using now as amps are getting more and more efficient.&nbsp; &nbsp;As I looking and researching Rack mount Power Distros, I have narrowed it down to a 120/240 single phase distro with a L14-30 (30 amp) or Cali plug (CS63##, 50 amp) in/thru plugs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Now for something fun; last year I bought a spool (250’) of 4 conductor 4 gauge SEOOW power cable for a steal.&nbsp; Since then I have only built a couple power cables from the spool; 25’ Cali to 14-50R and 50’ 14-50P to 14-50R.&nbsp; If I go with an L14-30 distro, I don’t mind selling/buying/trading for different power cable (8g/4c) and plug to match my distro.Should I go with a L14-30 or CS 50 amp In/Thru power for my Distro?&nbsp; I am planning on installing my distro into the Amp Rack and running the amps directly to the distro.&nbsp; So that got me to thinking, if I don’t have access to L14-30 or CS6300 plugs; how do I power up my amps while connected to the distro?Pros and Cons:L14-30Pro: cheaper plugs and wire; fits my needs now.Con: would need to build a master disto if I ever double the amp rackCS6300Pro: more power available; room to expandCon: higher (initial) cost, heavier weight</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Matt Vivlamore, post: 4881, member: 33"] I am budgeting for a new purchase of a new power distro which can be installed in a rack. Right now, if need be, I can get away with 2 20amp breakers for my PA system. But typically I am running on 3 breakers for a show. However, lately I am coming across bigger plugs (L14-50 or CS6365 plug) to use. I do have a home-brew 14-50 (range plug) power distro with 6 20amp breakers, but I never use it all the breakers. When I do use it I am able to run everything off of 4 20 amp breakers (1: IT4000 & LS9-32, 2: IT8000, 3: Monitors & Backline, 4: LED stage lights). But sometime I do mix breakers 3 & 4 on the stage by doing a Stage Left and Stage Right power (half wedges, half backline & half LEDs per breaker). I don’t see myself needing any more power than what I am using now as amps are getting more and more efficient. As I looking and researching Rack mount Power Distros, I have narrowed it down to a 120/240 single phase distro with a L14-30 (30 amp) or Cali plug (CS63##, 50 amp) in/thru plugs. Now for something fun; last year I bought a spool (250’) of 4 conductor 4 gauge SEOOW power cable for a steal. Since then I have only built a couple power cables from the spool; 25’ Cali to 14-50R and 50’ 14-50P to 14-50R. If I go with an L14-30 distro, I don’t mind selling/buying/trading for different power cable (8g/4c) and plug to match my distro. Should I go with a L14-30 or CS 50 amp In/Thru power for my Distro? I am planning on installing my distro into the Amp Rack and running the amps directly to the distro. So that got me to thinking, if I don’t have access to L14-30 or CS6300 plugs; how do I power up my amps while connected to the distro? Pros and Cons: L14-30 Pro: cheaper plugs and wire; fits my needs now. Con: would need to build a master disto if I ever double the amp rack CS6300 Pro: more power available; room to expand Con: higher (initial) cost, heavier weight [/QUOTE]

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