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Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?

I just installed some dedicated circuits with 10 gauge electrical wire. But now I have to consider replacing my amp power cords because they are 14 gauge or higher.

Is this really necessary and any recommendations on quality 10 gauge power cords that I should buy?

jumia

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@jasonbourne52 Wrote:

I am unaware of any amp requiring a 10 gauge power cord. What amp/amps do you have?

My Crown Studio Reference 1 amp has a factory install non detachable 10 AWG power cord and a 30 amp plug. See image below:

Mike

CROWN STUDIO REFERENCE 1 One Industry Standard Amp Power Amplifier Good Cond image 2

 

 

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@61falcon Wrote:

@Ditsua:

What is the current rating on that Crown amp?

Crown says current draw is 23 amps @ 120 volts AC. See manual below, page 33 figure 8.1 Studio Reference I power draw, current draw and thermal dissipation at various duty cycles.

Mike

 

 

 

 

 

 

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@jasonbourne52,

👍

The crown amp is 780 watts WPC @ 8Ohms, 1160 @ 4Ohms, with a damping factor of 20,000. See manual in post above.😎

Mike

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@alerrico Wrote:

For the huge 30 AMP monster AMP I would run dedicated circuit with double breaker. It already has a 30 AMP NEMA plug to prevent plugging into a standard 110 outlet.

FWIW: I run the Crown studio Reference 1 Amp on a 240 Volt 20 Amp dedicated circuit with a dedicated 20 Amp double pole breaker, per Crown’s recommendation. 😎

Mike

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