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Will a Wattgate 20A IEC female end fit AR VS115?

I found to my chagrin, that a Furutech 20A IEC plug on an aftermarket power cord will not seat all the way on my AR VS115 amp because the fuse holder protrudes right above the amps power receptacle. The main body of the Furutech butts up against the protruding fuse holder before the plug can seat fully. The Wattgate has a low shoulder between body and plug, which may be just enough to allow full seating. If anyone is using a Wattgate with success on a VS115, please let me know. I plan to just rewire the cord.
shuteye
shuteye OP
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Chashas, tell your friend to check out Shunyata.
Their 20A IEC connectors are like the AR ends in conformation - plug body is small and square. They also make a 20A to 15A adapter, allowing use of a 15A cord, but also serving the purpose of moving the plug body out from the back plate of the amp, leaving room for the fuse holder end cap.
alexanderj
139 posts
 
After looking at the 20A wattgate I'm using with my Ref 3 and the pic linked above, I'm not sure there is enough clearance. Check out the wattage's specs at

http://www.wattgate.com/products/350ihcag/

The outside diameter on my 20A extends approximately .3 inches above the width of the insertive part.
jea48
2,944 posts
 
And agreed, I have no idea what agenda Jea48 has...
05-13-10: Chashas1
Chashas1,

NO agenda...... I just find it odd that a company such as ARC would knowingly put the fuse holder that close to the IEC male plug on the amp. They didn't just fall off the turnip truck. They had to know the fuse holder would cause problems with the use and proper fit of aftermarket pcs.
shuteye OP
16 posts
 
Hey Alexanderj, thanks for the input. Do you mean the immediate shoulder that is somewhat squared off that surrounds the insertive portion of the plug protrudes above the insertive portion by .3 inch? In other words, this is the clearance that would be needed to insert under the fuse holder? Thanks Jea48 for supplying the picture of the back of the amp for reference in your first post. I admit I am computer challenged in this regard.

One more question Alexanderj, what is the length of the shoulder, measured from plug body to drop off of the shoulder (where it drops off to the insertive portion)?

Thanks!
chashas1
596 posts
 
Okay, Jea, you're off the hook--by agenda I meant why you kept going on about the future of ARC...

Agree on the spacing predicament, but maybe they didn't want people swapping power cords for this particular model?
It would seem they have nothing to gain by keeping you from swapping cords, you get their cord regardless, so I can't agree with any conspiracy theories...too bad we can't ask the designer...

Thanks Shuteye, I'll pass the info along...good to know!
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