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Post by asiano on Mar 10, 2013 11:13:09 GMT -5
I am considering replacing my current amp with the XPR-5. Due to the layout/location of the room, I cannot easily add a new dedicated 20 amp line (1st story of two story house, no attic access). My entire system is plugged into one outlet and all of the other outlets on that same circuit are empty. It is a 15 amp outlet, but at the panel it is a 20 amp breaker.
Do you think it would be ok if I purchased the Furman ADP-1520 and ran the XPR-5, processor, plasma tv, sub, and several source components on that one line?
Thanks
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Post by edoggrc51 on Mar 10, 2013 13:01:09 GMT -5
My XPR-5 is sharing a circuit (15amp) with my AVR, SMS-1, OPPO, & ERC-2 and I've had ZERO problems. Even after pushing the amp to well past reference levels.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Mar 10, 2013 22:09:40 GMT -5
Yes, it should be fine to use the Furman adapter.
However, since you have a 20 amp breaker you should also have 12 AWG wiring. If you confirm this you could change the outlet to a 20 amp receptacle and you wouldn't need the adaptor (if you don't have 12 AWG you should change the breaker to 15 amp). If you're not comfortable with this, or you don't want to pay an electrician, get the adapter.
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Post by rohrej on Mar 11, 2013 1:41:25 GMT -5
My entire system is plugged into one outlet, with the XPR-5 and Plasma being the largest power draw items. The monster HTPS reads out the amperage in use at any given time, and it is rare for it to get as high as 4 amps, so I'm not worried about overloading the circuit. The lights in the apartment do dim when the XPR-5 first kicks on, but the HTPS read out is not fast enough to tell me what the current peaks at. In any case I have never tripped the 15-amp breaker.
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Post by Jim on Mar 11, 2013 15:11:05 GMT -5
You're probably fine.
I'd be curious to know about the wiring, if it's 12 AWG, and you're handy, replacing the outlet would take the adapter out of the loop (not that it really harms anything).
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Post by Porscheguy on Mar 11, 2013 19:28:49 GMT -5
Everything you see in my sig, yes, everything is plugged into one 15 amp circuit with no issues... Unless you're pumping sine waves you are fine..
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Post by Jim on Mar 11, 2013 20:01:22 GMT -5
Everything you see in my sig, yes, everything is plugged into one 15 amp circuit with no issues... Unless you're pumping sine waves you are fine.. Same for me too (other than subs). Planning on changing it. eventually. |
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Post by jevans64 on Mar 13, 2013 1:10:53 GMT -5
I am considering replacing my current amp with the XPR-5. Due to the layout/location of the room, I cannot easily add a new dedicated 20 amp line (1st story of two story house, no attic access). My entire system is plugged into one outlet and all of the other outlets on that same circuit are empty. It is a 15 amp outlet, but at the panel it is a 20 amp breaker. Do you think it would be ok if I purchased the Furman ADP-1520 and ran the XPR-5, processor, plasma tv, sub, and several source components on that one line? Thanks Since you already know what breaker the circuit is on I would shut off the breaker, remove the receptacle, and check the wire gauge with a caliper or wire stripper. If it IS 12/2 then it is cheaper to spend the $7 on a heavy-duty 20 amp receptacle and change it out yourself. Just remember that black goes to small slot and white goes to large slot/"T". LOL Remember that NEC 2008/2011 only allows for an 80% current draw off circuits. A 15 amp is only allowed to be loaded with 12 amps and a 20 amp is only allowed 16 amps. Since the XPR-5 is rated at 29 amps it really should have twin 20 amp cords that plug into two independent 20 amp circuits. That is for 100% current draw which the XPR-5 is never likely to see in the average A/V room. |
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