Threshold 4000 firing up

[reched]

Just got back my Threshold 4000 amp and it is tripping the circuit breaker when I turn it on. Any special kind of power strip or surgemaster I should use or look at a higher value circuit breaker? After I turn off the other devices on the same circuit I can turn it on. Thanks.

 

[rayma]

You are overloading the circuit.
Find another breaker circuit for the amplifier alone.

 

[finwbu]

Use a soft start circuit, but replacing a fuse is not a good idea. The fuse protects the supply line to the socket from overload

 

[6sX7]

As Rayma said. Overloading the circuit. Would be best to put it on a separate breaker. Licensed electrician may be needed to make sure the breaker panel and circuit can handle the surge.

 

[ticknpop]

A thermistor will be good for both the amp’s power switch and the breaker.

 

[reched]

Ticknpop, No idea what a thermistor is or where it goes. Thanks.

 

[chrisng]

Soft Start for Amplifiers