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Projector power cable & conditioner?


I'm going with a ceiling mounted PJ. I'm also using the 'can' where a light fixture used to be for it's power supply which is also switched.

Are there power cables better suited to video which aren't pricey? A 15A IEC about 7 - 8ft will be needed.

Also is there some 'in wall' (ceiling) smallish power conditioner that is beneficial for projectors?

There sure isn't much room up in there for something like a stand alone super outlet.... and it'll need to be hard wired into the existing wiring, and only needs one 115v outlet.... in fact if it can be 'hard' wired on both sides, feed & supply, that will be even better.
blindjim
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Battery backups have generally been frowned upon by audiophiles, but I wonder if they might make sense for front projectors? Those expensive bulbs usually require fans to keep them cool. I might feel more comfortable knowing that the fan will operate regardles of power outages.
prpixel
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I use a PS Audio Soloist on my projector; basically an Ultimate Outlet built into a double gang box.

If your going to to have other can lights in series with the projector it might lead to a noisy a/c line.
nealrm
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First, I recommend wiring around the switch and other lights. Will be cleaner power and won't have to worry about someone accidentally switching off the projector and maybe causing damage to the bulb.

I use a Tara Labs PM/2 and a Tara Labs Prism AC power cable. I've been quite happy with these. The PM/2 is a bit larger than Shunyata's Hydra 2. I cut a small hole in the ceiling and it easily fits up above the drywall.

Given the option of replacing the outlet, a PS Audio Soloist might be nice as all the conditioning is done in the outlet and it eliminates one cord.
blindjim OP
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Prpixel

Thank you.

There was a chandelier up there before... now it's just a round hole awaiting a connection for the PJ. The switch attached to the PJ won't be messed with by company. Lighting in the room will be controled via a Lutron controler which is on another ckt. altogether.

off of the breaker supplying the ckt. there is likely gonna be some other outlets which will draw their power. I doubt much if anything else however will be in play during the PJ operation. Actually, during testing, using just a wall outlet and extension cord to power it up things look really good... according to those who've seen it running.

Nealrm
Thanks. I just Googled up some results for this notion, and the Soloist is one which seems to fit the bill. There are others like Furman, Triplite, etc.

I've not seen one with both ends hardwired though... all have outlets and I'd wish to avoid that if at all possible.
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