Turn on speakers from external switch
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
With it being a relay, would a regular RCD serve the same purpose - apart from the remote access?
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
shufflebeat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:03 am With it being a relay, would a regular RCD serve the same purpose - apart from the remote access?
Well, you CAN trip an RCD remotely but it would be naughty to tell the world how!
Dave.
Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
There are different format RCDs. I was thinking this would be more along the DIN-rail mounted types and do have an on/off switch, rather than the in-line plug type. I wouldn't recommend the latter for regular switching on and off.
e.g. https://www.wentvaleelectricalltd.co.uk ... 7877-p.asp
e.g. https://www.wentvaleelectricalltd.co.uk ... 7877-p.asp
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
Lizardpoint wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:35 pm Get yourself a Furman power sequencer.
Plug all your gear into the delay 1 & 2 output connectors and your power amps into the delay 3 output connectors.
Then when you power on, all your toys come on first, finally your monitors.
When you power off, your monitors go off first then the rest of your toys.
It works for me
Cheers
Dave
I do likewise with my core gear, except I use a Studiospares Trojan 348010 AC Power Sequencer which offers six 13A rear sockets. Not sure if they still make/sell these?
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
Don't think that's available any more. Studiospares do sell the Furman power sequencer, though for about £500... except it's currently on back order.
https://www.studiospares.com/cables-lea ... 470800.htm
https://www.studiospares.com/cables-lea ... 470800.htm
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
Hugh Robjohns wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:08 pm Don't think that's available any more. Studiospares do sell the Furman power sequencer, though for about £500... except it's currently on back order.
https://www.studiospares.com/cables-lea ... 470800.htm
And the Furman model offers 9 power connections, compared to the Studiospares (no longer sold) model I use which has a mere 6.
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
Hugh, in the September 2021 Q&As you mentioned an Energenie 8 way wireless strip.
I would guess that would last more than 2 years but even if not, half a bag buys a lot of backups!
Dave.
I would guess that would last more than 2 years but even if not, half a bag buys a lot of backups!
Dave.
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
Exalted Wombat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:21 pm
Why? It exactly emulates what we all think the problem is.
No it doesn't. The switch is designed to be able to handle arcing. The plug pins are not, and will develop pits and poor contact. I wouldn't attempt this once, even just 'to see if it's OK'. Also I have seen the result of this sort of damage. It was in a relatively safe environment. I wouldn't like to see the same in someone's home.
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Re: Turn on speakers from external switch
OK, then compare the 'pop' from using the switch on the "extension power cord that has switches" with that from using the switch at the wall socket.
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