Power switch tail II

I would imagine as a inline turn on switch since the 400s don't have a power button. A surge protector power strip would work just as well plus add the benefit of surge protection
 
Was considering these for my HT system to turn on 2 PL400's since they do not have power switches. I have an Acurus ACT3 surround premamp that has a 5vDC out switch port.

They could be be used for fans also, would need to add an additional heat switch that would be pretty trick great idea.
 
Geegz said:
Was considering these for my HT system to turn on 2 PL400's since they do not have power switches. I have an Acurus ACT3 surround premamp that has a 5vDC out switch port.

They could be be used for fans also, would need to add an additional heat switch that would be pretty trick great idea.
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Make sure they are relay based rather than thyristor based (SSR). Relays are old school but do a better job with audio equipment.
 
I know, China. Been working great though.
 
FredR said:
I know, China. Been working great though.
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How the heck are they making money at that consumer price? Looks like a lot of parts if you had to build an identical one?
 
Northwinds said:
How the heck are they making money at that consumer price? Looks like a lot of parts if you had to build an identical one?
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They're not. It's a new type of war. They're killing our economy. And it's a war I'm afraid we already lost.
Also, if any of you guys download movies and music illegally from the torrent sites, a lot of that stuff comes by way of Cina.
 
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Gepetto said:
Make sure they are relay based rather than thyristor based (SSR). Relays are old school but do a better job with audio equipment.
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They have both types but this particular one "Powerswitch tail II" uses a relay. Also available in kit form.


  • AC input: NEMA 5-15P Plug, standard 120vac with ground.
  • AC output: NEMA 5-15R Receptacle, standard 120vac with ground.
  • Switching capacity: 15amps @ 120vac.
  • Relay contact configuration: 1C, can be rewired for normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) operation.
  • Life expectancy: 100,000 operations @ 15 amps, 125vac, resistive
  • DC input: 3-12vdc (3-30ma), terminal block accepts #30-14 AWG wire.
  • Operate times: 15 ms max actuate, 10 ms max release.
  • DC to ac circuit isolation: 5300Vrms.
  • Indicator: LED indicates when dc side is energized.
  • Protection: AC side protected with 150vac MOV; DC side is transient free.
  • Mounting: Two #6 screws on 2" x 2.5" grid.
  • Indoor use only.
 

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Looks like a lot of parts if you had to build an identical one?
 
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