[sdiy] one AC input for two power supplies ?

[harrybissell]

One switch, one line cord, two fuses (one for each power supply) would
be best.

Since the power supplies are different sizes, they should not share one
AC line
fuse.

H^) harry

Peng wrote:

> I'll try to clarify:   I have one Power One +/-15 volt supply for
> VCOs,VCFs,VCAs. I have a smaller power supply for the trigger
> generators,EGs, and all kinds of other stuff. The two power supplies
> each have their own distribution board. Now, from the transformer, I
> connect to a fuse then a switch then to a three prong socket,  then a
> typical power cord plugged into wall. That's how the first power
> supply is hooked up. For the second one, do I need a seperate switch
> and three prong socket (not talking about the wall plug here) ? I want
> them to share the same switch and AC plug since the two supplies will
> always be used at the same time.  thanksP.
>
> harrybissell <harrybissell at prodigy.net> wrote:
>
>      as in wall socket ?
>
>      If you don't exceed the circuit breaker current (typ 15-20A)
>      you're
>      fine.
>
>      very unlikely your power one supples are THIS big ?
>
>      (or maybe I did not understand your question)
>
>      H^) harry
>
>      Peng wrote:
>
>      > I have two Power one supplies for my modules. Can I use
>      the same AC
>      > socket for both supplies. thanks,P.
>      >
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