SVS Power Cord

PSOVLSK
PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
edited June 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I need a longer power cord for my PB12/2. Any specifications it needs to meet to keep my sub safe? Not as worried about performance as I am about protecting my investment.

Thanks.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited June 2006
    Wattage/Amperage? Length of cord needed?
    At any rate, 14/3 SJ cord will handle 12A easily. Should be more than enough, IMO.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2006
    I put a Signal Cable 12 foot power cable on my SVS 20-39 PC+ and it works fine, actually sound a little better.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2006
    Or buy a $4 Volex 14 awg cord the length that you want...
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,339
    edited June 2006
    The stock power cable for the SVS is an 18 guage generic cable. Almost anything you buy would be an improvement. Audio Advisor has PS Audio Power cables on sale for over 50% off. The 1M Prelude is only $49. The Prelude is a 10 guage cable. they also have other larger guage and longer cables on sale. PS Audio is a great product IMO!
    Carl

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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited June 2006
    polrbehr wrote:
    Length of cord needed?


    Yep, what length are ya' looking for?

    Zebra Cables has some really good prices on power cords as well.

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited June 2006
    Thanks for the replies. I could have/should have been much more specific in asking my question. I'll need about 8 ft to make it work. I guess my real question is: Will the 12 ft computer power cord (18agw/3c) that I have laying around be adequate? By adequate, I really mean will it hurt the sub? I'll probably get something better soon, but if this cable is going to mess up the sub, I'll get something better NOW, before I ever use it. To the best of my knowledge, the power cord will be a question of performance and not safety, but I wanted to make sure.

    Thanks again!
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited June 2006
    steveinaz wrote:
    Or buy a $4 Volex 14 awg cord the length that you want...
    Like Steve said, order a Volex 17605 can't beat it for the money. It's 3 meters (9+ feet) so it's plenty long. And it's shielded which is a plus.

    EDIT: there is also a 17604 cord that is 2 meters long, in case you need some upgraded cords for you other equipment.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited June 2006
    I doubt it will "hurt" anything.
    I checked SVS' website, and as near as I can tell your sub has a 600W amp?
    If so, your 18AWG power cord should be fine. I'd still check the plug end in the outlet after several minutes of normal usage and see if it's hot.
    FWIW, HomeD has 14/3 SJ , but you'd have to rig up a plug yourself, which is extremely easy to do. You may want to wait til the price of copper has come back to earth, though!
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited June 2006
    PSOVLSK, 18 ga power cords are rated at 10 amperes, i.e. 1200 watts at 120 volts. If your 18 ga cord is in good condition there should be neither a safety nor a performance issue when used for the relatively moderate power requirements of your sub amplifier.
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited June 2006
    I use the Volex mentioned above on my Outlaw sub. The original cord was a 18 awg 2 conductor. The Volex is a 14 awg 3 conductor, but it works fine. The earth ground will not be in use on the Volex.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
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    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited June 2006
    Thanks guys. I'm debating getting the Volex mentioned (thanks for the link) or just keeping what I've got.

    I appreciate all the replies!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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