tommyboy Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The locationof my sub prevents me from plugging it into my Monster Power Center. Could I use an extention cord to plug it in? Or is this not a good idea? Moving the power center or the sub are not possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 What really concerns me is what has made you fear using an appropriately rated extension cord... Now Monster may have some esoteric marketing reason as to why they will not warranty the protection of your unit if so attached (I frankly do not know - but you might want to verify their protection warranty), but there is no electrically based reason of which I am aware for not permitting an appropriately rated extension cord. (Bear in mind that I am making a few reasonable assumptions regarding the said extension cord!) But I am sure that if there is a problem, real or imagined, that someone here will be sure to find it![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 extension cords are the same as long as they are heavy and rated for the wattage. Take in point the cheap no ground extension plug used for christmas light. The wire is so thin it might become hot and melt and cause shock or catch fire. Then go see a good 6 foot plug that is atleast 1/3 inch thick. That probably has the same thickness wire as the romex cables they use to run the electricity thoughout the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I use an appliance rated cord for my sub and 2 power amps . That way my tv and other electronics are on one circuit and my amps are on another , there are 2 breakers for my living room . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Get a second surge supressor instead of an extension cord and plug in your sub where it's most convenient, ideally on a different circuit from the rest of your sound system, or at least into a different outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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