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VPI SDS Whys and Hows?

Hi Folks, I have a HW-19Jr with Mk-IV Platter (Non SAMA), and VPI SDS.

I had noted upon acquiring this brand new SDS, that there was slight difficulty plugging the Stock wimpy Power Cord from the HW-19 to the SDS, as the Receptacle is recessed, and a tight squeeze getting the connector in. (Why the heck did Harry do this!?)

Over the months, I have thought of going the SAMA route, and of course, preferably the newer SAMA with IEC Connector, so that a better aftermarket Power Cord could be utilized. (perhaps a bargain priced Cord from Signal Cable?)

In this scenario, how would one then plug these Cords with their quite large Male Connectors into the SDS with this so tiny cutout in the Unit?

Advice would be deeply appeciated thanks, Mark
markd51

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kftool
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Hi markd51,

TT motors are fly weight power consumers. The VPI HRX motor system consumes 14 watts of power, and that's for a 2 motor drive unit. An SDS drive will drive 2 of these 30 lb units, 100% overkill. Do we need a 15 amp connector to power a flea power motor? Do we need to spend $$$$$$ for an after market power cord?

My solution seemed simple, at least to me. I replaced the power cord from the SDS, with a 22 gage, SHIELDED cable to the motor. I will deliver the power to the SDS from an APC smart battery back-up supply. This only augments the advantages of the SDS. Will anyone be willing to modify the electronics of the SDS, maybe, but probably not, but it's not a big deal.

I have yet to hear if the ideas I've presented will actually make me happy when I turn the system off, and go to bed. -------------------- Next month I'll be able to see how everything works out.

Ken

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