PPC212 to 2 x PPC112 switch

[TinCanJohnny]

Hi all,

Can I run 2 x PPC112 cabs from an RV100 without blowing them up? I haven't been into the tech side of amps for a long time and I forget if running 2 seperate cabs I double the wattage of each cab for a total.

Reason I want to run 2 x 112's is I've damaged my back and can no longer move my 212.

Cheers

[everdrone]

Hi all,

I've got an RV100 mkII head running into a PPC212 cab. Love everything about it expect that it weighs as much as a small car* (may not actually weigh as much as a small car).

Unfortunately I've damaged my back and have been warned off lifting heavy objects (max. 20kg limit)- which includes my beloved cab (and the head as well, but trying to work around that).

I'm contemplating going back to 2 x PPC112 cabs. If I run these together, will they handle the power of the RV100? Obviously I can't run 1 due to the 60w speaker - and celestion don't make a 120 watt version. Or am I going to have to trade/sell the RV100 for an RV50 to be able to run a single 12"?

Cheers

health is most important! I would look at quilter tone block 200 and neodymium speakers like the tonkerlite

[TinCanJohnny]

Thanks but not easy to come by in Australia, especially where I live.

[everdrone]

i see, well the basis is lighter is better, not sure what is feasible to ship to you

[Ronnie Robinson]

Hi all,

Can I run 2 x PPC112 cabs from an RV100 without blowing them up? I haven't been into the tech side of amps for a long time and I forget if running 2 seperate cabs I double the wattage of each cab for a total.

Reason I want to run 2 x 112's is I've damaged my back and can no longer move my 212.

Cheers

Depends how loud your playing. Unless your playing really loud thr 2 cabs will be fine - assuming your talking about V30s in each and not g12h s. If you want to be totally safe you could look at changing the speakers to even higher power handling.

[Les Paul Lover]

2 PPC112 with Celestion V30 are totally fine with the RV100.

You have 120w of speakers there, exactly the same as for a PPC212 with 2 Celestion V30.

Just remember to plug both 16 ohms cab from the 2 8 ohms tap. Yeah, save your back.

Running just 1 PPC112 cab isn't safe though.

[TinCanJohnny]

Thanks for confirming Les Paul Lover. This is what I thought I remembered. Happy to do an extra trip on load in and out if it means I can keep the amp.

Cheers

[everdrone]

get a rocknroller cart or something on wheels too that is affordable where you are at, maybe a dolly

just to consider, neodymium speakers 12" are 5 pounds each

you could get a 212 cab like this that weighs 28 pounds: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seismic-Audio-2 ... Swd0BV1MR0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[TinCanJohnny]

Thanks all for the replies. Currently investigating various options. Thankfully I'm not in too much of a hurry to do anything.

[everdrone]

cool man, just remember nothing sounds like anything else. two 112s are not gonna sound like a 212 cause there is more air in the cab...depending on your weight limit you might wanna just get a modeler and go direct, then buy a lightweight PA system. a cover band would love that as opposed to a monster full stack!