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Power cable "Break in" question

I have an integrated amp on order and expect delivery around the end of October. I decided to go ahead and purchase a good power cord. Considering I had to sell my existing amp to finance the new order, I'm left with nothing.
My question is; Can I simply plug the new power cord into the wall to register some break in time?
markeetaux
jea48
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Like Lowrider57 said. It has to be connected to a load.

If you buy one of these you could connect it to your refrigerator. The new power cord needs to be at least 14 gauge wire though.
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lowrider57
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If you can find a IEC to AC power adapter, you can plug into a high current appliance like a refrigerator or air conditioner. It would burn-in much faster; you really need high current similar to your amp.

http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Edison-Female-Adapter/dp/B0015V1GXS
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lowrider57
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Jea48, you type faster than me.
markeetaux OP
128 posts
 
Thanks for the responses,
don_s
270 posts
 
I like to plug in multiple devices. A refrigerator demands higher current but only runs sporadically. A lamp draws continuously like an amp operating (but without fluctuation) or on standby. I make no guarantee that my method is beneficial. It is just what I do.

I have a "Y" version of the device Jea48 recommended. It allows me to plug in two power loads but a power strip or other outlet-multiplying adapter would work just as well. By using multiple adapters I have daisy-chained multiple power cords together to break in more than one at a time.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your new amp.
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