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10 gauge power cord. Too much power for tube amp?

Tube amplifiers tend to be sensitive on incoming voltages. Is there a chance a bigger gauge power cord like 10 gauge may not be a good thing?

My amplifier tends to shut down occasionally upon start up. maybe moving to a higher gauge might be better. Does it matter?

emergingsoul
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fuzztone
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When it decides to run

 

erik_squires
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Get something like this to monitor your incoming voltage.  If the voltage changes significantly during the day you may need a regulator.  If the neutral to earth is more than 1 or 2 volts you may need an electrician. :)

 

https://amzn.to/3QyuQyW

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mulveling
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Not at all. As mentioned above, that sounds like a problem with your amp's circuitry or your tubes. 

emergingsoul OP
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Are power tubes or signal tubes more sensitive to incoming voltage issues, or amplifier power protection issues, which can lead to an amplifier shutting down?

 

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mulveling
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Are power tubes or signal tubes more sensitive to incoming voltage issues, or amplifier power protection issues, which can lead to an amplifier shutting down?

No, if anything they’re less sensitive to incoming voltage issues than solid state components. But a bad power tube might draw a lot more power which could trip protection circuitry. Why don’t you tell us about the actual amp in question?

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