Has anyone else had this problem?

[bigshiny]

The power cord connecting into the back of the amp comes loose and has disconnected during performance. But it frequently disconnects during load in and out. There will always be something in one of my two racks that has disconnected between gigs. Is there anything documented about this? Any options to rid of this annoying problem?

[Eric Moesle]

Small dab of silicone sealant on the plug end, make sure it dries before moving it. Just enough to help plugs stay put. Do NOT get it on the metal of the plug.

For wall-warts in a rack I use a large zip tie around it and the outlet strip or power conditioner.

[bigshiny]

Genius Eric, thank you. I knew there would be a simple solution.

[Eric Moesle]

Wow, someone called me a genius!!!

Its a Christmas miracle!!!!

(... it will never happen again in my lifetime ...)

[Steveaux]

Merry Christmas !!!

It also helps to get rid of all the unnecessary cable. All that useless mass just creates momentum to help pull the connectors loose during transport.

On this one, I velcro'ed a power strip to the top of a power amp and trimmed the IEC cables to fit.

[JimmyM]

Even if you use these ideas and they work, it's always best to check every connection in your rack before you start playing.

[Russell L]

A favorite of mine is to run the cable through the amp handle so that the is no downward pull on the connection. Sometimes that isn't possible, though, I know.

[Steveaux]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Even if you use these ideas and they work, it's always best to check every connection in your rack before you start playing.

There ya go.

[billfitzmaurice]

Originally Posted by bigshiny

Any options to rid of this annoying problem?

Use a strain relief, a little plastic or metal gizmo that wraps around the cable and screws to the case. You can find them in hardware stores.

[SurferJoe46]

Originally Posted by bigshiny

The power cord connecting into the back of the amp comes loose and has disconnected during performance. But it frequently disconnects during load in and out. There will always be something in one of my two racks that has disconnected between gigs. Is there anything documented about this? Any options to rid of this annoying problem?

Every time I transport an amp, I remove ALL cables, including the power cord.

That way, there isn't a lot of excess wear and pulling on it to loosen the prongs.

Cabs and amps and effects never have Irish Pennants in transit.

[Growly Lytes]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Even if you use these ideas and they work, it's always best to check every connection in your rack before you start playing.

Thats it right there.....